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.
IOP (mm of Mercury) |
% Prevelance Of Glaucoma |
16- 21 |
1.5 |
22- 29 |
8 |
≥ 30 |
25 |
For private patients & referrals
Mr Akash Raj
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma specialist & Cataract surgeon
(Alternate Thursday AM)
Colman Hill
Halesowen
West Midlands
B63 2AH
Appointments:
01384 632 640
Private Secretary: Liz Carter : 01384 632 636
Fax: 01384 632702
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Mr Akash Raj
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma & Cataract specialist
BMI The Priory Hospital, Edgbaston
For NHS Referrals through GP/Opticians
Mr Akash Raj
Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma Lead)
Pensnett Road
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 2HQ
Phone: 01384456111
Extn. 5815 (NHS Secretary: Lyn Eaton)
Fax: 01384244880
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Leicestershire, LE65 1HS
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