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I have a pacemaker due to sick sinus syndrome is it safe to continue timolo eyedrops for my glaucoma?

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Dr. Mazahir Alimohamed answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Yes you are protected by the pacemaker if you were to become bradycardia assuming the device is working properly.

Answered 11/9/2020

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