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Eye Pressure

Eye pressure refers to the measurement of fluid pressure inside the eyes. It is also known as intraocular pressure (IOP). The value is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm of Hg). The normal value varies from 10 to 21 millimeters of mercury, with an average value of 15 millimeters of mercury. Too low or high in the pressure range can affect eye health and cause various vision problems.

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My eyesight is getting worse due to pain in the corner of my left eye. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I have pain in the corner of my left eye for the past one year. I went to the doctor, and he gave me Sterdex. I used it and felt better. My pain went away. After a few months, I started to have pain, but it was not so severe as the first time. I wear glasses and lenses...  Read Full »


Dr. Manish Mahabir

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Minimize the use of steroids as much as possible to avoid side effects such as an increase in eye pressure leading to glaucoma. Both Sterdex (Dexamethasone) and Chibro are steroids. They may relieve your symptoms in the short run but may harm your eyes if used for long ...  Read Full »

Should I worry about purple splotches present around eyes?

Query: Hello doctor, The last night I felt sick, and it made me throw up hard, and I felt too much pressure in my eyes. When I looked in the mirror, all around my eyes were black, as if blood veins were ruptured with purple splotches. Should I be worried? Do I need to visit an ophthalmologist? Does it need...  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you have nothing to worry about as far as you see. But, vomiting so violently that veins around your eyes have ruptured is a thing to worry about. Firstly, I think you could have ruptured your food pipe in the process, and let me tell you, that would have...  Read Full »

I am concerned about my eye pressure values. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I went to see my optician; my left eye had an IOP of 22, and the right had 20. These seem to be the average numbers going back six years at two-year intervals. He dilated the eyes and inspected and took photos of the optic nerves. He said everything looked healthy and said to come bac...  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pressure readings you told me about are within normal limits. Since the ophthalmologist you saw did a detailed fundus examination and told you everything was fine and also your fields are fine. So, I think you do not have anything to worry about. Also, if nobody...  Read Full »

I have a pricking pain between my eyebrows. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing a burning sensation and a pricking pain near my left eyebrow and between my eyebrows. I especially feel it when I am about to cry. The pain makes my eyes burn and no tears come out. I also felt this when I make certain facial movements, cough, sneeze, and when I...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Deshwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could possibly be due to allergic blepharitis, since you have a propensity for environmental allergies, or may be an infective focus in the eyelids. The treatment for former is steroid based eye drops, while for the latter it is local and oral antibiotics.  I su...  Read Full »

I have abnormal eye pressure. Is laser surgery necessary?

Query: Dear Doctor, I have abnormal pressure in my eyes. I believe it was 24 in one and 23 in the other. My doctor told me that he would not dilate my eyes because it would be dangerous and asked me to find someone to do Laser Peripheral Iridotomy surgery(LPI). I am 23 years old with no medical conditions....  Read Full »


Dr. Dadapeer. K

Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query at icliniq.com. It seems from the history that you are having increased intraocular pressure in both the eyes, the normal is 14-16 mmHg and you are having 24 and 23 mmHg. Hence we should suspect glaucoma. In one of the sub type of glaucoma called as...  Read Full »

My eye pressure fluctuates between 22 to 28. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a female of 62 years age. I was operated for cataract five months back for both the eyes. As my cataract was only 20 %, but eye pressure was 22. My OCT was done, which showed no damage to nerves. My perimeter too is clear. No family history of glaucoma. I was put on various drops ...  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a practice that if perimetry is normal, one waits to start any antiglaucoma medication. The protocol is to graph your IOP (intraocular pressure) for 24 hours or IOP at different times of day repeatedly for a week, then one can decide if you have glaucoma or if yo...  Read Full »

Is it possible to remove the titanium mesh after 8 years of orbital floor repair?

Query: Hi doctor, I am interested in a reconstructive surgery. I already had an orbital floor, cheek, and eyebrow bone repair (all on the left side and left eye) with titanium meshes after an accident that blew out my orbital floor. I would appreciate if you take some time and review my pictures before I...  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your photos, in my honest opinion, your surgeon has done a fantastic job (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). But we have to address the constant pressure around your eyes, and for this, we have to conduct few tests. Goldman applanation tono...  Read Full »

I have eye pressure, a mental condition, and high blood pressure, and I work nine hours a day on the computer at work. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have pressure around my eyes, which makes it difficult for me to focus and pay attention to what others are saying around me; my eyes do not move quickly enough; I have a significant depressive illness as well as high blood pressure; and my eye problem began gradually three years ago...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditi Dubey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your blood tests and perimetry are normal (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Your specs are also okay; however, I recommend making some lifestyle modifications. Walking, meditation, and dietary a...  Read Full »

What can I do to reduce ocular hypertension that I have had for the last twelve years?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had ocular hypertension for twelve years. I was diagnosed with IOP with no signs of nerve damage, and they prescribed me Xalatan. And I had Lasik surgery to correct myopia. After the surgery, I decided to check my eye pressure, which was high, and Xalatan did not work well because ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shachi Dwivedi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Firstly, you are saying that there is no optic nerve damage. But seeing your field test, there is a defect in the superotemporal quadrant. A field defect ...  Read Full »

I am suffering from eye pressure and optic nerve damage. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, Is there damage seen to the optic nerve from these images? My eye pressure is 24 on the left and 23 on the right. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Shachi Dwivedi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your reports (attachment removed for patient identity protection). There is glaucomatous damage to both optic nerves (more in the left eye). Was any pachymetry or visual field analysis done? If yes, please upload images. And what medications are you currently using...  Read Full »

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