Common Stinging in the eyes, Blurred vision, Burning eyes.

Expert advice for Lopres Eye Drop
Lopres helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. Never miss a dose. If you do, take it as soon as you remember as missed doses can cause fluctuations in the eye pressure which may worsen your condition. Notify your doctor if you have lung diseases such as asthma, or heart diseases (slow heart rate, high blood pressure) as Lopres may worsen these conditions. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop so that the medicine does not drain away from the eye. When applying multiple eye medications, wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.  You may experience a stinging sensation for 1-2 mins after instilling eye drops. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.

Q. Is Lopres a beta blocker/selective beta blocker/steroid/generic/antibiotic?
Lopres is a beta blocker. It is not a selective beta blocker/steroid/generic/antibiotic

Q. Is Lopres preservative free?
The Lopres eye drop is preservative fre

Q. Is Lopres the same as timoptic or cosopt?
Timoptic and copsopt are brand names of the eye drops containing Lopres

Q. Does it need to be refrigerated?
The timolol containing eye drops should not be refrigerated

Q. Does Lopres lower blood pressure?
Lopres is used to lower blood pressure

Q. Does it stop growth of hemangiomas?
It may be used to stop growth of hemangiomas (only after prescription from the doctor)

Q. Does Lopres cause weight gain/hair loss/ miosis/make eyelashes grow/ cause dry eyes/slow heart rate?
Lopres does not make eyelashes grow. It is a blood pressure lowering medication. It is not known to cause weight gain/hair loss/miosis. It may cause dry eyes/slow heart rate as a side effect. If any side effects of the drug are observed then one should inform the doctor immediately.