Intraocular Ophtalmic Pressure

[Solky]

Three months ago my eyes doctor talk me my IOP is 21 and that mean I don't have glaucoma. But I need to know if 21 IOP mean I am in the border line. Also if this range can stop or continuing rising. And  in what range the person has to wait to receive treatment for this. Thanks.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

You're welcome Solky and best of luck.  JCH MD

[Solky]

Hi, Thank You very much for your answer to my question I ask recently about the IOP.  Soon I have an appointment with my ophtalmologist. Thanks for your attention.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

During the course of each day your IOP is constantly changing. For the average person the range between high and low is about 6-8 mm Hg  and the peak is 21 or less. Whether you should worry about your reading depends a great deal on your age, family history, corneal thickness, cup/disc ratio among the most important. Be sure you are under the care of an Eye MD ophthalmologist. If not find one near you at www.aao.org

JCH MD