The pressure exerted by the fluid present inside the eye is called intraocular pressure. The test that eye doctors use to measure eye pressure is called tonometry. If high intraocular pressure is left untreated, it can result in glaucoma and permanent vision loss.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your blood reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). They are quite extensive and have covered most of the routine uveitis workup.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you might have been informed, increased eye pressure is mainly associated with the disease called glaucoma.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If a patient is a glaucoma suspect, then it is imperative to follow-up meticulously.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your history, and it is a very common concern I see in my day-to-day practice, most probably due to muscae volitantes.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that you are having ocular hypertension.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through the photographs (attachments removed to protect patient identity). There seems to be a very slight progression.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Glaucoma is a condition where intraocular pressure (IOP) is increased beyond 20 mm Hg.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my opinion, we can still keep you in the category of 'glaucoma suspect' rather than labeling you with the diagnosis of glaucoma.
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