Jeffrey G. Odel

Ophthalmic Timolol Hallucinations: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.

The rarity of this side effect and its anecdotal predilection for elderly, caucasian females with underlying neurological dysfunction, may involve a yet unknown predisposition or hypersensitivity to beta blocker action, such as blood brain barrier disruption leading to increased susceptibility to the medication.

Vision Loss With Sexual Activity.

Examination was significant for closed angles bilaterally. His visual symptoms completely resolved following treatment with laser peripheral iridotomies.