Whats the difference between selective and non selective beta blockers for glaucoma treatment?

July 24, 2010

Whats the difference between selective and non selective beta blockers for glaucoma treatment?

I’ve been researching glaucoma medications, and I don’t understand the diff. between selective and non selective beta blockers for glaucoma treatment. Also, there are some glaucoma medications which drain the aqueous humor out of another part of the eye; does anyone know what part that is?

2 Responses to “Whats the difference between selective and non selective beta blockers for glaucoma treatment?”

kitra Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Try this website:
http://www.umm.edu/patiented/index.htm

Scroll down and click on glaucoma, then medications. It also describes the various types of eyedrops and how and where they work.

For a good description of both types of beta blockers, try this one:
http://www.texasheartinstitute.org/HIC/Topics/Meds/betameds.cfm
reifguy Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
first of all ,selective means b1 receptors in glaucoma ,like betoptic ,non selective mean both b1 and b 2 receptors ,the difference is non selective like timolol cannot be given to asthmatic and heart patients ,while selctive can be and are more selective for receptors within the eye,regarding draining ,u mean trablecular meshwork and schlemms canal