A nurse is preparing to administer timolol [Timoptic] eye drops to a patient who has open angle glaucoma. The nurse notes that the patient has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse will contact the provider to discuss changing to which medication?

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Betaxolol is the only ophthalmic beta blocker that is beta₁selective,meaning that it has less chance of causing bronchial constriction. It is preferred for patients with asthma and COPD. The other agents are not beta₁ selective.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Timolol [Timoptic] Eye Drops