The objective of the study was to evaluate whether timolol hemihydrate is more comfortable upon instillation than timolol maleate in sorbate. This was an observational study. Subjects with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension were asked to complete a survey regarding their normal treatment. No treatment was prescribed.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
103
timolol hemihydrate 0.5% solution
timolol maleate in sorbate
Eye Care of San Diego
San Diego, California, United States
Subject Reported Burning/Stinging
Subjects reported burning/stinging after they put the drops in their eyes using the following scale: 0=never, 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=frequently, 4=always.
Time frame: Upon instillation
Subject Reported Tearing
Subjects reported tearing after they put the drops in their eyes using the following scale:0=never, 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=frequently, 4=always.
Time frame: Upon instillation.
Subject Reported Light Sensitivity
Subjects reported light hurt their eyes after they put the drops in their eyes using the following scale: 0=never, 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=frequently, 4=always.
Time frame: Upon instillation
Subject Reported Blurred Vision
Subjects reported their vision was blurred after they put the drops in their eyes using the following scale: 0=never, 1=rarely, 2=sometimes, 3=frequently, 4=always.
Time frame: Upon instillation
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