Question 1

supposing your intraocular pressure rises, are there any symptoms?

Accepted Answer

None: Unless the pressure goes sky high.  This is called acute glaucoma and it is very painful.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of iop (intraocular pressure) in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Often none: With slow pressure rises from open-angle glaucoma there are really no symptoms only late vision loss.  With acute closed-angle glaucoma there is pain and pressure with a red eye.  Often patients notice "steamy vision" with rings around lights from corneal swelling from the high pressure - this is an emergency.

Question 3

could you feel intraocular pressure?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: The normal eye pressure range is 10-21.  Anything above this might be elevated but you will not feel that elevation until the value reaches the high 40's or above.  This is why pressure should always be taken when you visit your ophthalmologist as the feeling of pressure is not a clue for the patient.

Question 4

how is intraocular pressure measured?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: The two most common methods are pneumatic tonometry (the puff of air method ) and applanation tonometry (more accurate but requires eye drops).

Question 5

how is intraocular pressure typically measured?

Accepted Answer

Different ways: The most common method is goldmann tonometry, but newer tonometers have become available that take into account the biomechanical properties of the cornea that can influence the readout of intraocular pressure.

Question 6

is there any way to naturally decrease intraocular pressure?

Accepted Answer

No: Relaxation and rest are always helpful but there are no reliable methods to lower eye pressure naturally.

Question 7

should i be worried if intraocular pressure elevated at 22 mm hg?

Accepted Answer

No: This is mild elevation.  I suggest returning to your ophthalmologist to recheck this pressure in six months to a year.

Question 8

how do i know if i have intraocular pressure high enough to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma is uncommon: Your eye pressure is usually normal.
Elevated pressures that are too high for too long can hurt the delicate eye tissue.
The nerve can die and the vision can be lost.

You can have the pressure measured easily at the eye doctors office.
The test is simple and no pain
Keep us posted

Question 9

is there any way to decrease intraocular pressure using fruits/vegetables?

Accepted Answer

No evidence: Alas, there is not yet a good regimen to reduce eye pressure and treat glaucoma by dietary changes only.  This seems to be most beneficial for macular degeneration.

Question 10

high eye pressure (intraocular pressure), what to do?

Accepted Answer

Follow MD advice: I am assuming that you were evaluated by an ophthalmologist (not an optometrist) and elevation of the pressure was noted.  You will then be advised of eyedrops and other measures to lower the pressure to the normal range.  Mostly these measures are quite effective.

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