- Main Symptoms of High Pressure in the Eyes
- What to do in case of high blood pressure in the eyes
- Main causes of high blood pressure in the eyes
Difficulty seeing, severe pain in the eyes or nausea and vomiting are some of the symptoms that high blood pressure in the eyes can cause, an eye disease that causes progressive vision loss. This happens due to the death of the optic nerve cells and the disease can even cause blindness if it is not treated from the beginning, when the initial symptoms appear.
High pressure in the eyes occurs when pressure inside the eye is greater than 21 mmHg (normal value). One of the most common problems that causes this type of alteration is glaucoma, in which the eye pressure can reach close to 70 mmHg, being generally controlled with the use of eye drops prescribed by the ophthalmologist.
Main Symptoms of High Pressure in the Eyes
Some of the main symptoms that can indicate high blood pressure in the eyes include:
- Severe pain in the eyes and around the eyes; Redness in the eye; Vision problems; Difficulty seeing in the dark; Nausea and vomiting; Increase in the black part of the eye, also known as pupil, or in the size of the eyes; Blurred and blurred vision; Observation of arcs around the lights; Decreased peripheral vision.
These are some of the general symptoms that may indicate the presence of glaucoma, however the symptoms differ slightly depending on the type of glaucoma present and the most common types rarely cause symptoms. Learn about the characteristics of different types of glaucoma in How to treat Glaucoma to prevent blindness.
What to do in case of high blood pressure in the eyes
In the presence of some of these symptoms, it is recommended to consult an ophthalmologist as soon as possible, so that the doctor can diagnose the problem. Generally, the diagnosis of Glaucoma can be made through a complete Eye Exam carried out by the doctor, which will include a Tonometry, an exam that allows you to measure the pressure inside the eye. As in most cases glaucoma does not cause symptoms, it is recommended to perform this eye exam at least once a year, especially from the age of 40.
Watch the following video and better understand what glaucoma is and what treatment options are available:
Main causes of high blood pressure in the eyes
High pressure in the eyes arises when there is an imbalance between the production of ocular fluid and its drainage, which leads to an accumulation of fluid inside the eye, which ends up increasing the eye pressure. High blood pressure or Glaucoma can have different causes, which include:
- Family history of glaucoma; Excessive production of ocular fluid; Obstruction of the drainage system of the eye, which allows the elimination of fluid. This problem can also be known as angle; Prolonged or overuse of Prednisone or Dexamethasone; Trauma to the eye caused by blows, bleeding, eye tumor or inflammation for example. Performing eye surgery, especially that performed for the treatment of cataracts.
In addition, Glaucoma can also appear in people over 60 years of age, who suffer from high blood pressure or who suffer from axial myopia.
Generally, the treatment of high blood pressure in the eyes can be done with the use of eye drops or medication, in which case laser treatments or eye surgery may be necessary.
High blood pressure in the eyes can cause scleritis, an inflammation in the eyes that can also lead to blindness. See how to quickly identify here.
