What is the cause of elevated intraocular pressure

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There are many treatments for elevated intraocular pressure. Intraocular pressure is a kind of balanced pressure produced by eyeball contents on eyeball wall. If it goes on like this for a long time, it will lead to the occurrence of various diseases. In normal people, the intraocular pressure is between 10-21mmhg, the bilateral intraocular pressure is equal or similar, and the difference between the two eyes should not exceed 5mmhg. High intraocular pressure is a very common clinical symptom, and it is also a key factor leading to glaucoma, which needs timely diagnosis and treatment. What are the causes of high intraocular pressure?

What is the cause of elevated intraocular pressure

First: long term bad habit of using eyes, so that the eyes can not get a good rest and relaxation, long-term congestion and swelling of the eyeball, excessive pressure inside the eyeball, may cause high intraocular pressure.

Second: if high myopia, but also the use of improper methods to wear contact lenses, coupled with excessive eye use, it is easy to lead to high intraocular pressure.

Third: the production and discharge of aqueous humor must be kept in balance. If the discharge of aqueous humor is blocked within a certain period of time and the amount of aqueous humor increases, the intraocular pressure will increase.

matters needing attention

No matter what kind of cause of high intraocular pressure should be given enough attention, if not treated in time, it is likely to cause irreversible damage to visual function, or even blindness. In daily life, people with high intraocular pressure should pay attention to the use of eyes, combine work and rest, work and rest regularly, avoid excessive use of eyes, keep a good mood, avoid emotional fluctuations, and eat light and less stimulating food. In case of eye discomfort, see a doctor in time.