Ocular hypertension
Ocular hypertension is a condition that occurs when there is increased
pressure inside the eye. It causes no detectable changes in vision,
no evidence of vision loss and no damage to the optic nerve, yet ocular
hypertension is dangerous because it puts people at an increased risk
of glaucoma, a more serious eye disease.
Because anyone can develop ocular hypertension, prevention is not an
easy task. However, ocular hypertension is most common in African Americans,
people over 40, those with a family history of ocular hypertension and
those with diabetes or a high amount of nearsightedness. Anyone who
falls into these categories should get regular eye checkups to test
for the condition.
Eye pressure can also be caused by excessive production of eye fluid,
medications (such as steroids) and eye trauma. These conditions should
also be monitored closely by an eye care practitioner. Because of the
close link between ocular hypertension and glaucoma, ocular hypertension
prevention assists in preventing glaucoma as well.
Ocular Hypertension Topics
Ocular hypertension, prevention, causes
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