Eye Pressure

Eye Pressure

Refers to the pressure of the intraocular fluid, measured in mm.hg, is the pressure resulting from the equilibrium between the intraocular water generation and the intraocular drainage. How do we know if our intraocular pressure is normal or not ??.

The intraocular pressure must first be measured using a corneal inflator to monitor the flow of water in the eye, which can be examined at an ophthalmologist or hospital both public and private.

Intraocular pressure is the rate of fluid regeneration that is in balance with the flow rate, which normalizes the intraocular pressure. The normal intraocular pressure is 12-20 mm Hg. If it is higher than 21 mm Hg, it is abnormal.

If the fluid formation rate and the outflow rate are not balanced, it can cause abnormal intraocular pressure, known as “high intraocular pressure,” which can increase the risk of glaucoma.

The internal structure of the eyeball contains a part called the anterior chamber, which is located behind the cornea but in front of the iris. Inside this compartment contains a clear liquid called Aqueous humor, which flows into the opening in front of the eyeball. Then drain out of the eye through a narrow angle between the iris and the cornea into a small sieve to enter the vein outside the eyeball. This fluid serves the necessary oxygen and nutrients to nourish nearby tissues.