11 Must-Know Facts About Intraocular Pressure

Having glaucoma makes you think about eye pressure a lot. What increases eye pressure? What decreases eye pressure? Are certain activities dangerous?

In this video, I will cover 11 different fascinating eye pressure facts and answer some of your burning intraocular pressure-related questions, like:

1. Does high eye pressure change the appearance of your eyes?
2. Can you feel the eye pressure go up or down?
3. Can environment, activities, and posture affect eye pressure? (Even more on this in my other video linked below)
4. Can eye pressure get too low?
5. Do steroids affect eye pressure?
6. Does uveitis (ocular inflammation) affect eye pressure?
7. What happens when glaucoma drops are discontinued?
8. Why are multiple eye pressure measurements needed?
9. What is target eye pressure and how is it determined?
10. Does an individual's eye pressure fluctuate?
11. How is eye pressure affected by measurement techniques?

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*The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. Content used with educational and transformative intent within Fair Use Guidelines.*
-Doctor Elisabeth Hottel

[cellgrrl]

I have had borderline high eye pressure for nearly all my life. Recently it went up to 28 and my doctor put me on drops, and it went down to 18. Very grateful since I have only one seeing eye. Your explanation about pressure was very informative and educated me on eye issues no one has ever explained to me. The diurnal effect was especially interesting. Thank you.

[andrewkim]

OMG, dat ws a v powerful n beneficial presentation. Most eye doctors dont evn inform you half as much, assuming unfairly d patient is nt able to digest most of d info. D fact is dey cant or dont want to spend too much time wth an individual patient.
Thank you Dr Elizabeth for sharing d info whch puts patients in a better position to evaluate d recommendations of d eye doctor, n ask further questions if needed. 👍👍

[brenmanock]

I have glaucoma and I appreciate the factual info.

[danilik]

excellent video. One learns so much more from videos like this than from your doctor. Sadly, some doctors are very negligent... and if we don't educate ourselves and don't manage our health ourselves, we are in trouble. Thank you for this video!

[conniemorrison]

I have been treated for high pressure (thick cornea) for several years and recently (1/16/25) had cataract surgery which resulted in corneal edema and much discomfort in that eye. It is slowly improving. Your video was spot on with all my doctor has told me. Thank you.

[dahlia]

I did not know that a eye doctor could check if pressure was high, normal, or low by touching the eyelid. I've been undergoing glaucoma treatment for around 37 years, many of which I wore soft contact lenses. I thought I could tell if my pressure was high, normal, or low when I put the lens on and how soft my eye felt as I did so, and it did seem to correlate with the pressure measurements from my doctor every 3 months. I did try to touch my closed eyelid around where my cornea was but could never tell. It seems to work better if I try to touch the upper (sclera?) part through my eyelid. Anyway, I religiously do my 3 month ophthalmologist visits and let the doctor figure it out.

[jkd]

Thank you for this useful information.

[lillaclarke]

Am so grateful for this presentation prior to now I had no understanding of what the problem is. The eye Doc told me the optic nerve is thin. Thanks for the enlightenment. EXCEPTIONALLY INFORMATIVE.

[desmondehoppie]

Very Informative. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.

[tzvis]

thank you for the excellent explanation. that helps alot

[nabilh.]

Does this apply on someone who's eye has silicone oil injection for detached retina?
And does having little sleep increase eye pressure?

[billfincher]

Have been dealing with open angle glaucoma for decades. Seems to be at stable rate thankfully, due to regular exams and compliance to medicated eye drops.

[rubiconoutdoors]

The doctor just told me my pressure is high. I wear contacts like 18 hours a day every day for the last 20 years. Can this be a cause ? He said no. I don't get it, they sit right on the cornia.

[oppoheng]

Thank you doctor.
Yr explaination is so clear.

[stelladina]

Waooo, thanks for sharing this video and the information you provided is very helpful. ❤❤👏

[MẮTKÍNHTlTAN]

Great information, great video! The explanation is very easy to understand! Thank you for sharing about "11 Must-Know Facts About Intraocular Pressure"!

[tennhills]

4 pyruvate and 4 niciacimide daily brought my high occular pressure down to norman range, 20 in right eye and 19 in the left. It worked for me

[PauletteMcLaughlin-gh]

Thanks. Great knowlefge acquired.
Developed Glaucoma.after c 14:59 ornea transplant. Got lazer treatment and pressure gfow inserted .Still on eyedrops over two years. Got limited information. I sstill have a positive outlook. I will enquire aboutnthe condition.of the eye nerves after listening to your video
.Hope i will be toldnthe truth. .Keep up the good work. ❤❤😅😅😊

[dongazaragazara]

Dr. Your delivery is clear and polite / frank. No sale. Sure. It’s our sight ..not pharma

[eddevereaux-icny]

I've seen a video saying B3 and pyruvant supplements can help with glaucoma. What do you think?