Topical beta-blockers: A noninvasive treatment for pediatric pyogenic granuloma

Abstract

Ocular pyogenic granulomas (PG) are common benign tumors seen by general ophthalmologists. Topical beta-blockers can be an effective noninvasive treatment for them. It is particularly very useful in the pediatric population where both surgical excision or steroid use can be risky. We present this case to report yet another use of timolol in ophthalmology.

Keywords

• pediatric pyogenic granuloma
• pyogenic granuloma
• topical timolol