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Br J Ophthalmol 84:710-713 doi:10.1136/bjo.84.7.710
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Effects of glaucoma medications on the cardiorespiratory and intraocular pressure status of newly diagnosed glaucoma patients

Table 6

Difference in spirometry measurements while using topical medication

Change in PF (l/min)
Mean (SD) 		Change in FEV1 (litres)
Mean (SD) 		Change in FVC (litres)
Mean (SD) 		Change in FEV1/FVC (%)
Mean (SD)
Betaxolol (n = 34) −10.6 (67) 0.08 (0.40) 0.10 (0.56) −0.14 (9.2)
Brimonidine (n = 34) 2.4 (96) 0.01 (0.39) 0.30 (0.64) 0.79 (7.7)
Latanoprost (n = 33) 1.4 (67) 0.01 (0.16) 0.03 (0.42) 0.03 (9.8)
Timolol (n = 33) −26.2 (82) −0.08 (0.34) −0.02 (0.50) −2.45 (8.7)

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