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Please , explaine wow can beta blocker blood pressure medicine lower ocular pressure in the eyes and by how much. thanks.

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All about receptors: You may be aware that there are beta receptors throughout our body. When a patient takes a beta blocker, receptors in the ciliary body may be affected and decrease the amount of aqueous humor produced. However, it is not know how much it reduces the pressure on a consistent basis and not indicated to treat ocular hypertension or glaucoma.

Answered 7/26/2017

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Beta receptors...: ...Exist in heart and eye. So beta blocker affects both. Bet blocker pill wont drop pressure in eye by more than a couple of points.

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Decrease production: Preasure in the eye is a balance between how much fluid is made in the eye and how much flows out. Beta blockers decrease the production. They can lower pressure about 15-20%.

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