Eye Strain
What is eye strain?
The hidden tensionr is the pressure exerted by the intraocular fluids against the wall of the eye, which is necessary to keep the eye distended.
How do we measure eye pressure?
We obtain the measurement via the tonometer non-contact, or also known as air-operated.
The procedure is simple: by blowing a puff of air, we flatten the cornea and measure the intraocular pressure. It is completely painless.
Who is most at risk of developing ocular hypertension?
There are a number of factors that mean some people are more likely to suffer from eye strain than others. These include:
- People with a family history of ocular hypertension or glaucoma
- To have diabetes
- Patients with myopia or high hyperopia
- Age: People aged 50 and over
- Ethnicity: African Americans and Asian people
- Having a narrow ocular angle
- Certain medicines, such as corticosteroids
- Patients with any eye injury or eye condition
How can we prevent eye strain?
An increase in intraocular pressure is completely painless, except in cases of hypertension caused by glaucoma, where the pain can be severe. The only way to prevent and detect intraocular hypertension is through annual check-ups carried out by an optician or ophthalmologist.
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