Bimatoprost/ Timolol

Bimatoprost is used in the treatment of glaucoma.

Bimatoprost eye drops work by increasing the drainage of aqueous humor or the clear watery fluid filling the space in front of an eyeball. This helps to lower the pressure within the eye.

Some of the potential side effects of Bimatoprostcan include the symptoms below;

Eye itching,
Conjunctival hyperemia,
Stinging in the eyes,
Blindness,
Bloody eye,
Blurred or decreased visio
Change in color vision,
Eyelash changes,
Eyelash growth,
Burning sensation in eye,
Foreign body sensation in eyes,
Increased iris pigmentation.

Timolol is used in the treatment of glaucoma, prevent migraines, hypertension or high blood pressure, Timolol also helps to prevent abnormally fast heart rhythms or also known as arrhythmia.

Timolol works by slowing down the activity of the heart by stopping messages sent by some nerves to the heart. Timolol does this by blocking tiny areas which are called beta-adrenergic receptors, where the messages are received by the heart. As a result, the heart beats more slowly and with less force, This then allows the pressure of blood within the blood vessels to be reduced. Timolol also works by lowering the pressure in the eyes, thereby preventing gradual loss of vision.

Some of the potential side effects of Timolol can include the symptoms below;

Stinging in the eyes,
Blurred vision,
Burning eyes,
Chest pain or discomfort,
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting,
Shortness of breath,
Slow or irregular heartbeat,
Unusual tiredness