non limiting typical examples of compositions suitable for topical application to the eye for treating glaucoma and ocular hypertension i e lowering intraocular pressure according to the invention ______________________________________components multi dose unit dose______________________________________ s timolol base hemihydrate 2 56 mg 2 56 mgbenzalkonium chloride 0 1 mg monosodium phosphate 2h sub 2 o 10 53 mg 10 53 mgdisodium phosphate 2h sub 2 o 12 01 mg 12 01 mgwater for injection q s 1 0 ml 1 0 ml______________________________________ the above components are admixed by dissolution in water the resulting bulk solution is first sterilized by filtration and then filled aseptically into suitable containers ______________________________________components multi dose unit dose______________________________________ s timolol base hemihydrate 2 56 mg 2 56 mgbenzalkonium chloride 0 1 mg methylcelluse 4000 15 0 mg 15 0 mgmonosodium phosphate 2h sub 2 o 10 53 mg 10 53 mgdisodium phosphate 2h sub 2 o 12 01 mg 12 01 mgwater for injection q s ad 1 0 ml 1 0 ml______________________________________ the methylcellulose is dissolved in a portion of the sterile water and sterilized by autoclaving all the other constituents are dissolved in a remaining portion of the water and sterilized by filtration the water solution containing the other constituents is combined aseptically with the methyl cellulose gel ______________________________________ s timolol base hemihydrate 2 56 mgricin oil.