Question 1

would an increase in cranial pressure cause an increase in eye pressure?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: The most common ocular manifestations of increased intracranial pressure are papilledema (optic disc swelling) and transient visual obscurations (brief periods of blurred vision).

Question 2

what causes a sudden increase in eye pressure?  can dehydration affect your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma, yes: A sudden increase in eye pressure may be a sign of angle closure glaucoma, which is a sight threatening emergency , requiring an immediate visit to your ophthalmologist.  Dehydration can cause you to have dry eyes, or in severe scenarios can cause issues with your retinal vasculature.

Question 3

dr. prescribed several eye drops including atropine for pain caused by increased eye pressure but i've heard atropine is not good for glaucoma.

Accepted Answer

Different type: Glaucoma of the classic type (open angle) requires medication and sometimes surgery.  Glaucoma termed "acute" is due to an anatomical issue in the eye which can be precipitated by pupillary dilators such as atropine.  Your eye doctor has no doubt ruled this out as a possibility so that Atropine in your case would be safe to use.

Question 4

what else can i use to treat eye inflammation? don't want to use steroid coz it can increase eye pressure n cause cataracts. safe to use 2-3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Nonsteroidal drops: You are correct that prolonged topical steroid use may increase eye pressure and cause cataract formation; however, steroids are safe when used under an ophthalmologists supervision for an appropriate period of time.  Alternatively consider use of a topical nonsteroidal drop such as bromfenac or ketorolac or diclofenac for intraocular inflammation.  These are not associated with a pressure rise.

Question 5

can an increase in eye pressure lead to retinal detachment?

Accepted Answer

No: Retinal detachment and glaucoma are independent variables.  Neither causes the other.  In the course of evaluation for suspected retinal detachment, the eye pressure is always measured so sometimes glaucoma will be detected by the retinal surgeon.

Question 6

does increased eye pressure mean that i have glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are told you have increased eye pressure, you should get a glaucoma eye exam to confirm the elevated reading and to test for glaucoma formally.

Question 7

can i develop glaucoma without increased eye pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Patients with glaucoma without increased eye pressure are commonly called "normal tension glaucoma" or "low tension glaucoma."  glaucoma is multifactorial and probably involves more than just eye pressure, i.e. Ocular perfusion pressure, neurosusceptibility, etc.

Question 8

will i develop glaucoma if i have increased eye pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Inceased eye pressure is one of the definitions for the closed angle glaucoma and the pressure should be lowered to save vision.

Question 9

what are the causes of high eye pressure, besides glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Contradictory quest: The definition of glaucoma is elevated pressure that causes optic nerve damage. So if there is anything that results in increased eye pressure that causes nerve damage then that is by definition glaucoma. Better to ask what causes nerve damage besides glaucoma, there are many causes such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, many other systemic conditions.

Question 10

what are the causes of high eye pressure other than glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Glaucoma is caused by high intraocular pressure.  Some people can have high pressures (ocular hypertension) and not have developed glaucoma yet. Many things can increase intraocular pressure including impaired "drainage channels" , neovascularization, inflammation, and impaired venous outflow. In order to determine the cause, a complete eye exam with an ophthalmologist would be required.

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