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I heard that target eye pressure for most glaucoma patients should be 14 - 15. is that true?
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Some variation: Normal eye pressure range is 10-21. Glaucoma is when eye pressure exceeds eye resistance to that pressure and varies with the individual case. 14-15 is generally a good target for most cases but some require a lower pressure and some can tolerate higher pressures. Your optimum can be decided with the help of your ophthalmologist.
Answered 3/4/2013
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Maybe: Average eye pressure is between about 12-21mmhg. The target eye pressure is different for each patient depending on the individual patients eye pressure and the level of optic nerve damage. This can be determined by your eye md after examination and testing. Target eye pressure may need to be adjusted over time depending on the stability of your exam and testing.
Answered 9/23/2013
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