OCULAR HYPERTENSION

WHAT IS OCULAR HYPERTENSION?

Ocular hypertension is not the same as glaucoma, which is a disease of the eye often caused by high intraocular pressure. In people with ocular hypertension, the optic nerve appears normal and no signs of glaucoma are found during visual field testing, which tests side (peripheral) vision. However, people with ocular hypertension are considered “glaucoma suspects,” meaning they should be monitored closely by an ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) to make sure that they do not develop glaucoma.

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOU HAVE IT?

You can't tell by yourself that you have ocular hypertension, because there are no outward signs such as eye pain or red eyes. During an eye exam, your eye care practitioner will measure your IOP and compare it with normal levels.

An eye pressure reading of 21 mmHg (millimeters of mercury) or higher generally signifies ocular hypertension.

WHAT ARE SOME SYMPTOMS

Usually it doesn't have any symptoms, you can have it and not be aware of it. It is important that you get your regular eye exam from your ophthalmologist.

CAUSES?

Excessive aqueous production: The aqueous (or aqueous humor) is a clear fluid that is produced in the eye by the ciliary body, a structure located behind the iris. The aqueous flows through the pupil and fills the anterior chamber of the eye, which is the space between the iris and the cornea.

OTHER CAUSES

• Inadequate aqueous drainage
• Certain medications
• Eye trauma
• Other eye conditions

What are some treatments for this?

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• Pressure-lowering eye drops
• Medication
• There are others also!

IF LEFT UNTREATED COULD OCULAR HYPERTENSION LEAD UP TO

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