Patient's question:
What are the causes of high intraocular pressure? Why do some people say that high intraocular pressure is glaucoma? I don't believe it myself, but I don't have much knowledge about this, so I hope the doctor can help me explain it in detail. Is there a connection between glaucoma and high intraocular pressure?Doctor's answer:
High intraocular pressure does not necessarily mean glaucoma; it could be ocular hypertension. Therefore, if you notice elevated intraocular pressure, it is best to have a routine and thorough examination at the hospital, including central corneal thickness measurement, visual field testing, and ophthalmoscopic examination. If the diagnosis is glaucoma, timely treatment to lower intraocular pressure is necessary. If no visual field defects or optic nerve damage are currently detected, a temporary diagnosis of ocular hypertension may be made, but regular follow-up examinations at the hospital are required.