Difficulty seeing, severe eye pain or nausea and vomiting are some of the symptoms that hypertension in the eyes can cause, an eye disease that causes progressive vision loss, which is caused by the death of optic nerve cells and disease.it can even cause blindness if not treated in time, when the first symptoms appear.
High eye pressure occurs when the pressure inside the eye is greater than 21 mmHg (normal value). One of the most common problems caused by this type of alteration is glaucoma, in which eye pressure can reach almost 70 mmHg, usually controlled by the use of eye drops prescribed by the ophthalmologist.
Some of the main symptoms that may indicate high blood pressure in the eyes include:
These are some of the general symptoms that may indicate the presence of glaucoma, but symptoms differ slightly depending on the type of glaucoma present and the most common types rarely cause symptoms.Learn more about the characteristics of different types of glaucoma in How to Treat Glaucoma to Prevent Blindness.
In the presence of any of these symptoms, it is recommended to consult an ophthalmologist as soon as possible, so that the doctor can diagnose the problem.Diagnosis of glaucoma can usually be made by a complete eye exam performed by your doctor, which will include a tonometric examination, a test that allows you to measure pressure inside your eye.As in most cases glaucoma has no symptoms, it is recommended to perform this eye exam at least once a year, especially from age 40.
Watch the video below and get a better idea of what glaucoma is and the treatment options available:
High eye pressure occurs when there is an imbalance between eye fluid production and drainage, leading to a buildup of fluid inside the eye, eventually increasing eye pressure.High blood pressure or glaucoma can have a variety of causes, including:
In addition, glaucoma can also occur in people over 60, who have high blood pressure, or who have axial myopia.
In general, treatment of high blood pressure in the eyes can be done with the use of eye drops or medications, in which case laser treatments or eye surgery may be necessary.
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