How to treat high eye pressure
Feb 24, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
Patients with high intraocular pressure can receive symptomatic management through general treatment, medication, and surgical intervention. In daily life and dietary management, these patients should maintain regular and adequate sleep, adopt a light diet, and develop healthy eye-use habits, which help stabilize intraocular pressure and prevent or alleviate symptoms such as eye pain, eye discomfort, and vision loss.
Patients with high intraocular pressure can receive symptomatic management through general treatment, medication, surgical intervention, and other approaches.
1. General Treatment
In daily care and management, patients with high intraocular pressure should develop healthy habits such as maintaining regular and sufficient sleep, eating a light diet, and using their eyes appropriately. These practices help stabilize intraocular pressure and prevent or alleviate symptoms such as eye pain, eye discomfort, and vision loss.
2. Medication
For patients experiencing symptoms such as eye pain, visual field defects, or decreased vision, combination therapy with medications—such as bimatoprost ophthalmic solution, carteolol hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, or betaxolol hydrochloride tablets—should be initiated under medical supervision to lower intraocular pressure and prevent further disease progression.
3. Surgical Treatment
For patients who have optic nerve damage or for whom medication is ineffective, surgical intervention should be considered based on medical recommendations. Procedures may include laser peripheral iridotomy, laser trabeculoplasty, or external ocular drainage surgery.
Patients with the above conditions may also require additional treatments such as physical therapy. It is recommended that patients seek medical evaluation at a hospital and follow professional medical advice for standardized treatment.
