Question 1

what is a normal eye pressure range?

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It has a wide range: Best to know what your normal range is upon measurement at the eye doctor, and that your optic nerve is looking healthy. That's a better indicator. So although intraocular pressures of 12 to 22 would be considered normal, there are normotensive and low tension glaucoma which can occur at normal low pressures and still cause eye disease.

Question 2

how is the pressure in my eye measured?

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Various methods: Most commonly with air puff pneumotonometry (often optometrists) or blue light applanation tonometry (ophthalmologists) where the known force indenting the cornea is canceled by the intraocular pressure pushing back which equals the estimated pressure inside the eye (indirect measurement).  Other methods such as rebound tonometry, etc. Exist.

Question 3

what foods can cause high eye pressure?

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Foods ; eye pressure: Plants with anticholinergic properties from the family solanaceae can cause narrow angle in some patients ; cause high eye pressure:  atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade), mandragora 
officinarum (mandrake), hyoscyamus niger (henbane), datura and brugmansia.

Question 4

please tell me what does high eye pressure mean?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma: Intraocular pressure, iop.  Normal is between 10-21.  This is an indicator of the relative pressure in the eye.  Fluid is formed behind the lens and flows into channels in the front of the eye.  Elevated pressure can indicate glaucoma, that can cause vision loss by damage to the optic nerve.  It is typically painless.  Low pressure can indicate the eye is very sick, from inflammation or scarring.

Question 5

can you tell me about having pressure behind eye?

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Pressure symptoms: Various types of eye pressure symptoms may be related to glaucoma, thyroid disease, vascular, migraines, or headaches of various types.
See your local ophthalmologist for best diagnoses.

Question 6

how to get relief for grandma's eye pressure & pain?

Accepted Answer

Take her to eye doc: Time to take your grandma to her optometrist or ophthalmologist to evaluated cause of eye pressure (glaucoma/) &amp; pain. Don't wait because narrow angle or angle closure or closed angle glaucoma is urgent. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/glaucoma/basics/causes/con-20024042 &amp; http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/glaucoma-eyes.

Question 7

why did i pass out while getting my eye pressure taken?

Accepted Answer

Vasovagal: Fancy word for reduction in blood pressure resulting from fear and anxiety.  Having your doctor talk you through the process should alleviate your fears and make the process easier.

Question 8

could you tell me all they know about high eye pressure?

Accepted Answer

High eye pressures: Can cause glaucoma.  This is a condition which damages the optic nerves.  Early on, this causes basically no symptoms.  It initially affects small focal areas of the peripheral vision.  If it gets worse, then it can start affecting the more central part of your vision.  If your eye pressures are high, then you should be followed regularly by your ophthalmologist and use drops to lower it if needed.

Question 9

is it normal to have pressure between my eyes with sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

You bet.: Yes, pressure between your eyes, or above your eyes, or below your eyes or behind your eyes. That sinusitis monster can come at you from all sides, depending on where it decides to sit and fester. Between the eyes probably the ethmoid and/or sphenoid sinuses; above the eyes, the frontal sinuses and below the eyes the maxillary sinuses. A Google search will get you to some pictures of them.

Question 10

why does my eye feel pressure whenever i watch fast paced videos?

Accepted Answer

Glasses possible: Generally it does not hurt your eyes to perform normal visual tasks, but more challenging visual tasks such as watching fast paced videos or videos games might cause eye strain. There may be some difficulty in the eyes maintaining alignment and a small glasses prescription normally not necessary that might help.  They eyes also might become dry in this situation, and otc tears might help.

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