by Valley Eyecare Center | Nov 26, 2025 | Eye Health, Ocular Hypertension
Most people have heard the term “hypertension” as it relates to blood pressure. Fewer people, however, realize the term can refer to the pressure of fluid inside the eye. Ocular hypertension can lead to serious eye health issues, including glaucoma. Between...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Dec 4, 2024 | Eye Health, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
When there’s too much pressure within an otherwise healthy eye – usually caused by fluid buildup – it’s called ocular hypertension (OHT). While it does not always require treatment, OHT can lead to very serious optical conditions. Worse, basic...
by Valley Eyecare Center | Apr 22, 2020 | Ocular Hypertension
Ocular hypertension is when the pressure, also known as intraocular pressure (IOP), is higher than it normally should be. A pressure reading of 21mmHg or higher determines if you have this eye problem. While this condition is different from glaucoma, where pressure...
