“…34,35 Miosis after timolol administration is also well documented in both the treated and nontreated eye of canine patients receiving the drug. 27,28,30,32,34,36 The bilateral miosis and IOP reduction are often attributed to systemic absorption of the drug through the mucosa of the nasolacrimal duct, which recent studies confirm is significant. 37 Systemic absorption of topical b-blockers is also responsible for the frequently encountered cardiovascular and pulmonary adverse effects of the drug.…”