High eye pressure

Intraocular pressure is the pressure between the contents of the eyeball and its membrane. By this term, people most often mean a feeling of heaviness and fullness in the eyes.

If this condition lasts for a long time, then this indicates the onset of a disease such as glaucoma.

Its consequence can be blindness, so it is very important to consult a specialist at the first symptoms.

Increased intraocular pressure usually occurs in older people.

Why does pressure rise

There are various reasons why intraocular pressure rises:

• The most common causes of fundus disorders are high blood pressure and constant eye fatigue. It has been proven that arterial and intraocular pressure are closely related: if the first rises, then the level of the second is also disturbed. High fundus pressure is often observed with increased intracranial pressure.
• Stress and emotional overstrain. Pressure is regulated by the human nervous system and some hormones. If any violations occur in these mechanisms, then this is reflected in the condition of the eyes.
• Diseases of the cardiovascular system and kidneys, in which fluid is retained in the body, can cause disturbances in the pressure of the fundus.
• Violations of the endocrine system. For example, Cushing's disease. In this condition, the level of adrenal hormones in the blood is high. In the female body, this phenomenon is typical for the period of menopause.
• Use of strong drugs or chemicals.

For example, if a tumor develops inside the eye, it exerts pressure and interferes with the outflow of fluid from the eye. Inflammation of the visual organ can lead to both an increase and a decrease in pressure in the eye.

Eye injuries, in which edema occurs, capillaries burst, blood and fluid stagnate, are also far from the last causes of high fundus pressure.

With pathologies of the eye, pressure rises from time to time, but if left untreated, glaucoma can become a consequence. This disease is very dangerous and usually causes high blood pressure.

It most often develops in adults, but it can also be congenital. Then it is called dropsy of the eye.

Intraocular pressure can be:

1. transitory. The pressure rises for a short time, and then by itself returns to normal;
2. labile. The pressure rises periodically and gradually normalizes on its own;
3. stable. Eye pressure readings are constantly above normal levels.

How to identify a disease

Intraocular pressure can have different causes, so it is important to learn how to identify this condition.

Most people whose eyes bake, the organs of vision dry up and turn red, consider this a sign of fatigue. Therefore, no action is taken. Many experience sensations such as headache and eye pain. The eyes begin to tire quickly, and there is significant discomfort during prolonged reading or while working at the computer. Also, the eyes may turn red, but few people pay attention to this phenomenon, believing that this is also due to fatigue.

With the progression of the disease, much more trouble arises.

• The patient begins to feel severe pain in the head, which is similar to a migraine, and pain in the eyes.
• Vision deteriorates significantly, a person begins to see especially poorly in the evening.
• Flies and circles often appear before the eyes.
• Peripheral vision deteriorates.

These signs indicate the development of glaucoma.

High pressure in the eyes can cause acute attacks. In this case, the patient feels severe pain in the eye and head, dizziness, nausea, the pressure level increases significantly, the quality of vision is impaired. If such signs occur, it is urgent to call an ambulance.

Diagnostics

Before starting treatment, the doctor must establish the causes of the pathology. You can completely get rid of the problem only by eliminating the factors that provoked it.

The diagnosis is made by an ophthalmologist. To exclude all the causes of the development of the disease (for example, diseases of the internal organs), it is necessary to visit other doctors.

People who have problems with the cardiovascular, nervous and endocrine systems should have their eyes checked every year. If there is even the slightest suspicion that intraocular pressure is not normal, it is necessary to visit a doctor.

The specialist interrogates the patient for complaints, examines the eyes. If violations were detected, then it is necessary to measure the level of intraocular pressure.

Before the procedure, the patient is given anesthesia. Use dikain. These drops act as an anesthetic. Then the patient should lie down, a load is placed on his eye. It puts pressure on the eyeball, resulting in a slight change in shape. According to the degree of deformation and determine the level of pressure increase. The procedure is not painful, but unpleasant.

Intraocular pressure can be measured in another way. For this, a special apparatus is used, which also presses on the eyeball.

How is pathology treated?

Intraocular pressure is treated by various methods. It depends on the degree of development of the disease. If the functions of the eye are not impaired, then simple means are prescribed.

The patient should regularly:

• perform exercises for the eyes;
• wear safety glasses;
• moisturize the eyes with special drops;
• limit the time spent at the computer and TV;
• avoid sports in which you can get an eye injury;
• give up activities that are associated with constant eye strain.

On the contrary, walks in the fresh air and light gymnastic exercises have a positive effect on the condition of the eyes.

In addition to these methods, medications and lifestyle changes may also be prescribed. Assign special drops that contribute to the outflow of fluid and saturate the eyes with useful substances. Such drugs are very successful in eliminating the problem of intraocular pressure in the early stages. There is a large selection of drops, but it is undesirable to purchase them on your own.

Self-medication can have serious consequences, so you should first consult an ophthalmologist. He will prescribe the right medicine.

Surgical interventions

If the disease has already caused serious damage to the eyes, more radical methods of treatment are needed. Increased eye pressure can be treated with surgery.

Perform the following types of surgical intervention on the eyes:

1. Excised the iris with a laser.
2. Stretch the trabeculae with a laser.

Operations allow you to establish an outflow of fluid from the eye, which leads to the normalization of pressure.

If the disease is neglected, glaucoma has begun, then modern medicine can provide the patient with a normal lifestyle for a long time.

When a person does nothing with high intraocular pressure and is in this state for a long time, various diseases of the visual organ may occur. For example, the optic nerve atrophies. This phenomenon is accompanied by deterioration of vision and its gradual complete loss. Part of the nerve may atrophy. The consequence of this is a change in the field of view. A person may not see whole fragments.

Complications also include retinal detachment or rupture, which requires surgical treatment.

Relapse Prevention

The success of treatment depends on how the patient complies with the recommendations of the doctor.

The following rules must be observed.

1. It is necessary to dig in the eyes constantly, without taking a break.
2. The patient should not overstrain physically and emotionally.
3. Do not lift heavy objects.
4. You need to be less in the dark. Since the pupils dilate in the dark, this phenomenon can increase the pressure inside the eye.
5. It is important to eat less salty, smoked foods, fatty and fried foods. Strong tea and alcoholic beverages should be excluded from the diet.
6. You need to quit smoking.
7. It is important to adhere to the drinking regimen. The daily rate should be no more than 1.5 liters of pure water.

Folk therapy of pathology

Traditional medicine also advises several methods to reduce intraocular pressure.

1. Red clover should be poured with boiling water and insisted for a while. Drink every day before bed.
2. It is necessary to grind the purple flowers of the golden mustache and pour vodka. The medicine should stand for two weeks, periodically it needs to be shaken. It is necessary to drink it with dessert spoons, one every day on an empty stomach.
3. It is recommended to drink kefir with cinnamon. Spices need a little - for taste. This simple remedy will help to cope with the problem of high blood pressure.

Disease prevention

Today, vision problems occur in most people. Therefore, to maintain the health of the eyes, this organ must be given special attention.

If there is a need for long work at the computer, then it is necessary to periodically give your eyes a rest. To do this, close your eyes and massage your eyelids, go for a walk.

Nutrition also plays a big role. Foods high in cholesterol should be avoided. And vice versa, eat foods with a lot of vitamins that are good for the eyes.

They contain:

• carrot;
• prunes;
• sea ​​fish.

There are also special vitamin complexes for the eyes, which can be taken periodically.

To avoid stagnant processes, it is necessary to regularly massage the neck and exercise.

Visual impairment can be prevented by regularly visiting an ophthalmologist. He can notice violations in time and help prevent complications.

To date, there are no special drugs that would reduce the risk of developing glaucoma, so it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and monitor your health. Timely diagnosis will significantly reduce the risk of complications. Signs of pathology cannot be ignored, as the consequences can be dire.