Increased Intraocular Pressure

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Contents 1 Etiology 2 Pathology 3 Management 4 More General Terms 5 Additional Terms 6 References

Etiology

• either over-production or impaired drainage of aqueous humor
• pharmacologic causes:

• mydriatics
• sympathomimetics

Pathology

• significant &/or prolonged increases in IOP may lead to open-angle glaucoma

Management

• prognosis

• 85% of patients with elevated IOP (> 22 mm Hg) do NOT have glaucoma & will NOT develop glaucoma within the next 5 years
• at 5 years, reducing IOP by 20% in patients with IOP of 24-32 mm Hg, reduces risk of visual field abnormality or optic disc deterioration from 9.5 to 4.4% [3]

• see open angle glaucoma

More General Terms

• eye disease (ophthalmopathy)
• sign/symptom

Additional Terms

• glaucoma
• intraocular pressure (IOP)

References

1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 66
2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
3. Journal Watch 22(15):115, 2002 Kass MA et al Arch Ophthalmol 120:701, 2002 Gordon MO et al Arch Ophthalmol 120:714, 2002 Palmberg P, Arch Ophthalmol 120:829, 2002

increased intraocular pressure (IOP)