Many people schedule eye exams expecting a quick vision check and a new prescription. The surprise comes when an optometrist ...

Intraocular pressure, or eye pressure, is pressure from fluid inside the eye. Measuring intraocular pressure is important as high intraocular pressure can increase the risk of glaucoma. The eye ...

High eye pressure does not always cause glaucoma, but it is a significant risk factor. Lowering high eye pressure may reduce the risk, although glaucoma can also occur in people with typical eye ...

Researchers have developed contact lenses with embedded sensors that measure the pressure inside the eye and send the information to an ophthalmologist for evaluation. It’s hoped that the lens will ...

The term ocular hypertension typically refers to any situation in which the pressure inside of the eye is higher than normal. Ocular hypertension is not considered a disease by itself, but it can lead ...

Glaucoma is a common ocular disease in which the optic nerve malfunctions due to the increased intraocular pressure (IOP) caused by drainage canal blocking in the eye. This condition narrows the ...

One of the world's leading causes of irreversible vision loss could begin with elevated eye pressure, according to a recent study published in Ophthalmology Science. Yi Hua, a biomedical engineering ...

Our eyes are often considered windows to our overall health, providing valuable clues about various medical conditions. One such condition that can manifest through eye pressure is high blood pressure ...

In glaucoma patients, sleeping with two stacked pillows was linked to slightly higher intraocular pressure (IOP) compared to sleeping with no pillows. The findings of the observational study ...