Patient's question:
Today afternoon, I have been vaguely feeling that my eyes are particularly puffy. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the results showed high intraocular pressure. I saw online that glaucoma can cause elevated eye pressure, so I suspect I might have glaucoma. Is high eye pressure a symptom of glaucoma?Doctor's answer:
If your eye pressure is only slightly elevated, it cannot be confirmed as glaucoma for the time being. It may also be temporary, caused by factors such as eye strain or others. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not worry too much and can visit the hospital to measure your eye pressure in a few days. However, during this period, it is important to rest well and minimize eye use, especially avoiding prolonged use of mobile phones or computers. Quitting smoking and avoiding alcohol is also necessary. If the eye pressure remains high after three consecutive measurements, medication to lower the pressure may be required.