Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I did an eye test for the first time in my life and took images and a bunch more. Everything looked normal, but my eye pressure was different in each eye. One was 15, and the other was 18. Do I have anything to worry about? Please help.
Hi.
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Intraocular Pressure (IOP) is pressure in the eyeball to keep its shape formed. Its normal range is below 20 mmHg. IOP also fluctuates with different causes, and there is also a daily fluctuation. In your case, IOP readings are in the normal range. It seems normal, and you are not having any problem as well, and as you already told, all other tests were routine. In case of further queries, you can ask me.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
So it is not uncommon or unusual to have different pressure in each eye? I did get an eye exam because I have had eye floaters for some time, and they bother me when I look at something white or substantial light, and sometimes they are gone. My eye's fundus image looked normal, and I did not see any floaters on the image. Can I then be safe that floaters are normal when you become older and not detachment or something else? Please help.
Thank you.
Hi.
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Floaters are a normal aging process caused by changes in vitreous (jelly-like material), liquefaction of vitreous causes small islands of liquefied vitreous. Usually with aging, but can also be caused by trauma, After prolonged ongoing inflammation and smoking and alcohol consumption are also causes of floater. The patient sees flashes of light and a curtain-like field defect in retinal detachment. I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Zahid Malik
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