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Elevated eye pressure
Have had dry eyes, eye pain and my eye pressure has increased to 21 in both the eyes, is it possible to get glaucoma? Is it something to worry?
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Dry eyes and raised pressure are two separate issues. However brow ache can be linked to the raised pressure.
A pressure of 21 doesnt really signify anything in itself. That too just one reading.
The nerve condition, corneal thickness Visual Fields and OCT etc are few other parameters which need to be looked at before commenting on anything.
There are people for whom pressure of 21 is normal also.
So don't worry.
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Manage your dry eyes. That might take care of the pain as well.
Share any reports if you have so I can help you better.
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If the problem persists please do visit a local ophthalmologist.
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IOP of 21 mm hg is just a risk factor for glaucoma
We need additional information like central corneal thickness, optic nerve head condition,visual field etc
Kindly share your case file and test reports so that I may guide you better
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