Beta-adrenergic antagonists in the treatment of glaucoma

European Journal of Ophthalmology

Volumn 11, Issue SUPPL. 2, 2001, Pages

  Gandolfi, S A ^a   Cimino, L ^a  

^a Istituto di Oftalmologia   (Italy)

Author keywords

Beta blockers; First choice treatment; Glaucoma; Intraocular pressure; Safety

Indexed keywords

BETA ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR BLOCKING AGENT; TIMOLOL;

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE; CLINICAL TRIAL; CONFERENCE PAPER; DRUG CHOICE; DRUG EFFICACY; DRUG SAFETY; DRUG SELECTIVITY; GLAUCOMA; HUMAN; INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE; LUNG DISEASE; PRIORITY JOURNAL;

EID: 0034766952     PISSN: 11206721     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/112067210101102s08     Document Type: Conference Paper

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