{"id":8795,"date":"2019-07-26T06:07:40","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T06:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=8795"},"modified":"2021-04-21T18:21:51","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T18:21:51","slug":"14-most-common-signs-symptoms-of-high-eye-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-most-common-signs-symptoms-of-high-eye-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Most Common Signs & Symptoms of High Eye Pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Elevated eye pressure can be an extremely debilitating condition that can lead to serious problems. You will notice that you have elevated eye pressure during an exam or because your eye feels more puffy than usual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no way to detect elevated eye pressure from a visual inspection, but if you already have hypertension in other parts of the body, then it is likely you also have hypertension in the eyes because the blood flow runs throughout the entire body and is interconnected by veins and arteries everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how do you tell when you have elevated eye pressure? There are a few ways that you can tell, and some of them can be detected by you. The rest you will have to go in for an eye exam to be sure of. Let\u2019s take a look at the most common signs and symptoms of increased intraocular pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Simple Elevation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether or not you have increased eye pressure may depend upon the simple test to your doctor does to determine exactly what the pressure of your eyes is. If you have normal hypertension<\/a>, then the odds are pretty good that you are also going to have hypertension the eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eye pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury and the normal amount is anywhere from 12 to 22 mmHg. If your eye pressure is elevated above that then you might have a problem. Fortunately, your doctor has a number of tests that he or she can perform to determine exactly what the pressure is inside your eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there you can discuss treatment options and decide where you are going to go. But whether or not your pressure is elevated may be something that you need to test over time, because one result is not going to give you the whole picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Evidence of a Trauma<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trauma <\/a>can be one of the major causes of intraocular pressure. That\u2019s because the areas inside the eye are so sensitive. For example, the areas that produce fluid in the eye and then drain it out are extremely sensitive and if they get damaged in a trauma then there is no doubt that the eye pressure is going to build. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the first things that your ophthalmologist will look for when determining whether or not you have increased eye pressure. If you have damage to any of the areas that produce or drain this fluid from the eyes, then you are going to run into problems, but pressure starts to build up when you are not able to drain the fluid properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, that drain area and the components to go with that are located right in the front of the eye so there is trauma it is one of the most likely places to experience it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Optic Nerve Abnormalities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your doctor may also check for optic nerve abnormalities. Optic nerve abnormality can definitely lead to increased eye pressure. In fact, all of these things are related. Glaucoma is also one of the warning signs that you want to look for when it comes to increased eye pressure, and glaucoma can cause optic nerve<\/a> damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you have damage to the optic nerve, you can experience a wide variety of symptoms which include serious pain either right away after discovering the problem or a buildup of pain over time. You are also going to notice vision loss. This is pretty standard whenever you have damage to the optic nerve, and it may manifest as pain and trouble seeing out of the main eye, or you may experience problems with your periphery vision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should especially look for signs that you feel the vision \u2013 where everything is clear \u2013 is getting smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Peripheral Vision Problems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You should also tell about any problems that you are having with your peripheral vision. Since it can be hard to tell whether or not you have a problem with your peripheral vision<\/a>, such as seeing someone or something that is not there or having other hallucinations out of the corner of your eye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You definitely want to alert your Doctor to this problem because it can be a sign of increased eye pressure, which can, in turn, be a sign of more serious problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Eye Pain or Redness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the ways that you can tell yourself that you have this condition is by looking at your eyes determining if there are signs of redness<\/a>. You may also experience I pain if you have intraocular pressure. When the fluid builds up, it is not uncommon for people to experience pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the pain is usually not severe enough, unless a great deal of fluid has built up, for people to associate it with a serious condition. But you shouldn\u2019t be having any eye pain at all, and when you do, you should talk to your doctor right away or barring that be evaluated an emergency room just in case; the sooner that you seek out treatment for this condition, the sooner that you can begin to reverse the effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, your own ophthalmologist should be able to get you in within a couple of days just as soon as they have an opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Seeing Multicolored Halos<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the giveaway signs that you have damaged your ocular nerve <\/a>or some other kind of eye problem that is causing elevated eye pressure is that you are seeing multicolored halos. This is often indicative of that optic nerve damage because elevated eye pressure on its own isn\u2019t going to cause hallucinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, damage to the optic nerve is definitely something that can cause hallucinations, and that includes multicolored halos, which are indicative of damage to the optic nerve as well as increased eye pressure. That\u2019s why this is called one of the giveaway signs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you experience this, you can deduce almost as well as your doctor can what might be causing it. You should avoid eye-straining getting to see your doctor as soon as possible if these types of hallucinations happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Family History of Glaucoma<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Glaucoma <\/a>is closely associated with increased eye pressure. Health experts are not sure whether glaucoma is caused by increased eye pressure are whether increased eye pressure is simply a symptom of glaucoma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, glaucoma is a serious medical condition where your eyes can start to lose their peripheral vision and eventually you can experience total vision loss if left untreated. In the past, glaucoma was extremely difficult to treat as was elevated eye pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, there are modern medications that can help as well as surgical options and various other remedies. There are even a few natural options out there for those who would prefer to try them out first rather than go to a doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the age of 40, your doctor will begin to check for glaucoma automatically as part of their normal checkup, so it is likely that he or she will discover that you have glaucoma long before causes the symptoms that are described here. But you have to go in for regular checkups in order for that to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Headaches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although everyone gets headaches <\/a>from time to time, having chronic headaches can be a sign of something serious. When it comes to increased pressure, you\u2019d be surprised how related it is to chronic headaches. The eyes of the brain are very close together in related when it comes to pain signals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have had headaches for a while now, and you do not usually get chronic headaches, then you definitely want to consider that this is what is causing them. There are lots of solutions out there when it comes to relieving your headache pain, the first step is determining whether it is caused by increased pressure in the eyes or something else entirely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There could be a lot of causes the can contribute to headache pain, neck pain and shoulder pain. However, headache is usually not that serious and can be managed with over-the-counter medications. In many cases, removing the problem with the eye pressure was all the headache as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Nausea and Vomiting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients with high eye pressure notice the onset of nausea <\/a>and vomiting symptoms as a result of their condition. When patients are unable to control their eyesight and experience symptoms of high eye pressure,\u00a0it disrupts the area postrema region of the brain in the medulla oblongata. This area is part of the brain responsible for controlling vomiting symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients with high eye pressure may also experience the onset of vertigo, a condition where the patient feels as if the room is spinning even though they are in a seated position. This condition disrupts the balance and spatial awareness, similar to seasickness. As a result, the patient may start to feel nauseous, and if the situation continues, they may want to vomit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, these symptoms fade after a few minutes, but they may stick around for a few hours. It is rare for these symptoms to be permanent, and most patients will make a recovery. It’s vital that you remember to drink water after each purge to ensure that you avoid dehydration.
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10. Blurred Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients with high eye pressure\u00a0may notice that they start to develop symptoms of blurred vision<\/a>. The patient may find that they are unable to focus on objects near or far away. Instead of receiving a clear optical resolution of the image, the brain interprets the visual signals as cloudy or blurred. This effect may make it challenging for the patient to walk around as they may bump into objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The patient may also struggle to recognize the facial features of other people, as well as issues with reading or watching television. In some cases, the symptoms of blurred vision come and go, while in other cases, they may remain permanent until the pressure in the eye reduces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are experiencing the effects of blurred vision may require the use of eyeglasses to read or watch TV. These patients must receive an eye exam from a qualified eye optician or ophthalmologist. The specialist will provide them with the diagnosis of the condition and a course of treatment.
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11. Eye Distortion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s a common occurrence for patients dealing with higher pressure to develop some distortion of the eye. Astigmatism <\/a>is a common disorder where the eye starts to form an oval shape. The deformity may only occur in one eye, or it may happen in both, depending on the state of the patient’s eye pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This condition requires immediate treatment by a qualified ophthalmologist to lower the patient’s high-pressure. By lowering the pressure, the patient reduces the effects of astigmatism. It’s challenging to reverse the effects of astigmatism, even with the use of corrective lenses and eye exercises. Doctors prescribe specialist eye drops to help the patient to relieve the stress in the eye. In some cases, the patient will reverse the effects of the distortion if the disorder receives prompt treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If left undiagnosed and untreated, the symptoms of high distortion will continue, and the patient is at risk of losing their eyesight or experiencing a severe degradation in the field of vision.
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12. High-Stress Levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the lesser-known contributing factors to high pressure is a high level of stress<\/a>.\u00a0Unfortunately, this is also one of the symptoms of the condition as well. Patients who are experiencing the onset of high eye pressure\u00a0may start to grow concerned with the effects on their eyesight. Losing your vision is an unnerving experience, and it can cause concern that you may go blind.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s challenging for any patients to deal with the effects of high eye pressure. It may become even more frustrating when they learn that they are losing their vision. Patients with high pressure require the use of corrective lenses to help them see correctly. However, even with the use of eyeglasses, the patient may still experience high-stress levels related to the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stress is responsible for many different adverse health reactions affecting the patient’s mental and physical state. The patient may require a medical professional to convince them that the condition is reversible, and they can restore their eyesight. This strategy builds confidence in the patient and relieves symptoms of stress.
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13. Risk factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As with any other medical condition, there are a set of risk factors<\/a> that make some individuals more predisposed to developing higher pressure than others. If you find yourself in any of the risk groups below, then you should speak to a qualified ophthalmologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who have high internal pressure are at high risk of developing glaucoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People that are over the age of 60 years old are also at high risk of developing a high eye pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elevated eye pressure is more common in black, Hispanic, and Asian communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a history of glaucoma in your family, then you are at high risk of developing the condition yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and sickle cell anemia place you got a higher risk of developing higher pressure later in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your cornea is thin in the center, then you are also at high risk of developing high eye pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve experienced an eye injury in the past, or undergone any form of eye surgery, you are in the high-risk group for developing high eye pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being extremely farsighted or nearsighted also places pressure on the eye, increasing your risk of glaucoma in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of eye drops and corticosteroid medications over a long period may also place you at risk of developing high pressure.
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14. Prevention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Using these self-diagnosis steps can help you detect the presence of high eye\u00a0pressure in its early stages. Identifying the condition earlier on will help slow its progress and prevent vision <\/a>loss. It’s vital that you get regular eye examinations from a qualified optician. If you are under the age of 40-years old, then you should receive an exam every 5 to 10-years. People over the age of 55, require an annual examination, and those individuals over the age of 65 should have their eyes examined every 6 to 12-months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there any signs of glaucoma in your family history, you should make sure that you receive an annual eye exam. Ask your doctor about the best exam schedule for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular, moderate exercise may also help to prevent the onset of high eye pressure. In some cases, the use of prescription eye drops may also help to reduce eye pressure as well. If you compete or practice in sports where your eyes are at risk of damage, such as racquetball, then remember to use protective equipment.
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