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Ocular Hypertension – Causes, Symptoms, Tests and Treatment

Conclusion

Ocular hypertension occurs when there is increased pressure in the eye without any signs of glaucoma. The key to proper treatment is early diagnosis.

References;

[1] https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma#:~:text=Glaucoma%20is%20a%20group%20of,a%20comprehensive%20dilated%20eye%20exam.

[2] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/4812-corticosteroids

[3] https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/nearsightedness-myopia

[4] https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-pigment-dispersion-syndrome#:~:text=Pigment%20dispersion%20syndrome%20(PDS)%20happens,can%20cause%20eye%20pressure%20problems.

[5] https://www.allaboutvision.com/resources/cornea.htm

[6] https://www.yourhormones.info/hormones/prostaglandins/#:~:text=The%20prostaglandins%20are%20a%20group,and%20the%20induction%20of%20labour.