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Features of an ideal first-line drug in glaucoma
| Feature | Fixed combination dorzolamide/timolol |
|---|---|
| Efficacy | Yes |
| Safety | Yes |
| Once daily dosing | No |
| Minimal peak/trough IOP control | Yes |
| Flexibility of dosing time of day | No |
| Preservative-free available | Yes |
| Cost-effective | Yes |
| Brand versus generic | Yes |
| Long-term published evidence | Yes |
| Can be used in patients with allergy to sulfonamides | Yes |
