title: The safety of topical beta-blockers in glaucoma treatment.
abstract: While adverse effects are uncommon in patients who are otherwise fit and well, doctors should be aware of the implications of the systemic effects of these drugs, particularly the non-selective types, and particularly in the elderly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Prince of Wales Hospital.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Goldberg
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D015784:Betaxolol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D002040:Levobunolol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D012449:Safety; D013999:Timolol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D013999:Timolol; D002040:Levobunolol; D015784:Betaxolol