What to do about high eye pressure
Disease description:
I had eye pain and discomfort recently, and high intraocular pressure was detected during an examination. I would like to know how to resolve this issue?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
High intraocular pressure, known as ocular hypertension, can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss or even blindness.
Recommendations for managing high intraocular pressure:
1. Regular eye exams: If elevated intraocular pressure is detected, schedule an appointment with your doctor immediately for a comprehensive evaluation.
2. Medication: Your doctor may prescribe eye drops to lower intraocular pressure, such as prostaglandin analogs, beta-blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, or alpha agonists. These medications help reduce the production of aqueous humor or increase its outflow, thereby lowering intraocular pressure.
3. Lifestyle modifications: Maintain a healthy diet, consume more foods rich in antioxidants, and avoid high-sodium foods, which may help control intraocular pressure. Moderate aerobic exercise is beneficial, but avoid excessive exertion and rapid head movements.
4. Surgical options: If medication fails to effectively control intraocular pressure or optic nerve damage occurs, surgery may be necessary, such as laser surgery or filtering surgery to improve aqueous humor outflow.
