Who is affected?
In addition, individulas who are nearsighed or hace diabetes have a higher incidence rate of ocular hypertension.
Symptoms
Like glaucoma ocular hypertension displays no obvious symptoms.
The is no change in vision an no pain.
Ocular hypertension must be detected by a regular comprehensive eye examination.
Diagnosis
Ocular hypertension is detected through a compreshensive eye exam that includes a tonometer test.
For that reason, diagnosis is critical.
The tonometer uses a painless "puff" of air to read internal eye pressure. It can help spot early signs of ocular hypertension.
While not everyone with ocular hypertension will develop glaucoma, ocular hypertension is an added risk factor for glaucoma.
Treatment
Ocular hypertension has no cure.
Medication is available for controlling or managing increased intraocular pressure. However, as with glaucoma, the best offense is a good defense.
Toward this end, regular comprehensive eye exams are vital to monitor ocular hypertension.
