Ocular hypertension is an eye condition where the intraocular pressure (IOP) is higher than the normal range (10-21 mm Mercury) but there is no associated optic nerve damage or visual field loss. As higher than normal IOP is an important risk factor for glaucoma, patients with ocular hypertension are at increased risk of glaucoma as compared to a normal person without any eye problems. This risk of conversion to glaucoma is even higher if the corneal thickness is below average.

The Baltimore Eye Survey, found 6.6% of people had eye pressure greater than 22mm of Mercury in one or both eyes.  

In the UK it is estimated that 3–5% of people over 40 have Ocular Hypertension.

Higher the level of intraocular pressure (IOP= eye pressure) greater is the risk for glaucoma. 

For private patients & referrals

Mr Akash Raj 

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma specialist & Cataract surgeon

Stourside Hospital (part of West midland Hospital)

60 Bradley Road

Stourbridge

DY8 1UX

01384 505 183

(Alternate:

Monday Evenings)

Appointments:

01384 912966

Private Secretary: Tara Ralph : 01384 632 636 

Mr Akash Raj

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma & Cataract specialist.

 

For NHS Referrals through GP/Opticians

Mr Akash Raj

Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma Lead)

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

West Midlands

DY1 2HQ

Phone: 01384456111

Extn. 5815 (NHS Secretary: Lyn Eaton)