A member asked:

How often should i have my intraocular pressure checked? i have intraocular hypertension. once/yr. doesn't seem enough, after checking every 6 months.

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Dr. Nazhat Sharma answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Glaucoma followup: Three to six months follow up is customary depending on your condition: level if iop, extent of damage, associated systemic conditions , genetics , physician preference.

Answered 12/31/2016

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Dr. Timothy Perozek answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Depends: If you have a long history of stable pressure and normal visual fields and normal corneal thickness and normal nerve fiber thickness on hrt/gdx/oct testing and you do not have diabetes and you are not african american and you are not asian then twice a year would be good depending on how high the pressure is. Three times a year will keep you on a short leash but will keep you very safe.

Answered 9/16/2016

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