Resource Utilization Among Glaucoma Patients in the UK Treated with Beta-Blocker and Non-Beta-Blocker Adjunctive Therapy: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

摘要

IntroductionFew studies have examined outcomes and potential complications among glaucoma patients who are prescribed topical beta-blockers. This study examined resource usage (number of GP visits and hospitalizations) and diagnoses of respiratory or cardiovascular conditions among glaucoma patients prescribed beta-blockers compared to patients not prescribed beta-blockers.