Intraocular pressure (IOP) or eye pressure is the most commonly identified risk factor for glaucoma. In addition, it is the only factor which can be modified, in patients of glaucoma. Decrease in IOP retards the progression of glaucoma, regardless of baseline IOPs. Moreover, eye pressure variations are known to worsen the disease over time.
Author: Dr Shibal Bhartiya
Dr. Shibal Bhartiya – Leading Eye Surgeon at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon Dr. Shibal Bhartiya is Director (Dept of Ophthalmology), Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon, and is also the Program Director for Community Outreach and Wellness, at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurgaon, and Faridabad.
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