Raised Intraocular Pressure: Pathophysiology, Glaucoma Risk, and Treatment
1. Introduction Raised intraocular pressure, clinically known as ocular hypertension, is a critical biological marker in ophthalmology. It occurs when the fluid pressure inside the eye climbs above the normal physiological threshold. The eye is essentially a closed, fluid-filled sphere. To maintain its structural integrity, optical shape, and nourishment, it constantly produces and drains a … Read more