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A member asked:
What are the other reasons to have high pressure in the eyes besides glaucoma? consider the eyes "normal" other than high prescription for contacts
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Sure: There are certainly reasons other than glaucoma for increased intraocular pressure. Some meds can cause it, head trauma ,brain tumors, other diseases. However, with a "normal" eye other than needing contacts and an otherwise normal physical exam, glaucoma would be most common cause. Talk to ophthalmologist about if he/she has concerns about other health problems that could be cause...
Answered 9/28/2016
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