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What is a normal eye pressure

By Anonymous December 16, 2018 - 7:34am
 
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I am 68. My eye pressure is 17. Is that too high?

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Helena
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Hello, Anon! Thank you for your post.

I can give you some general information.

Eye pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Normal eye pressure ranges from 12-22 mm Hg, and eye pressure of greater than 22 mm Hg is considered higher than normal. When the IOP is higher than normal but the person does not show signs of glaucoma, this is referred to as ocular hypertension.

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Helena

December 16, 2018 - 7:47am

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