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Had annual eye exam. eye pressure showing high-24. i am 43. need to go for further tests. how worried should i be?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Depends on cornea: Eye pressure depends on corneal thickness: if thick, eye pressure reads as "greater than normal"; if thin, pressure is usually higher than measured. More info eyedoc2020@blogspot.com

Answered 1/16/2015

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Had annual eye exam. eye pressure showing high-24. i am 43. need to go for further tests. how worried should i be?

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