Research Notes on Ocular Hypertension
Ocular hypertension is an increase pressure in the eye that is above the range considered normal, usually greater than 21mm Hg. It is a common condition that occurs in 3% to 8% of Americans over the age of 40. Most people with ocular hypertension have no symptoms. Patients diagnosed with ocular hypertension have an increased risk of developing glaucoma.
Top Resources on Ocular Hypertension
- eMedicineHealth: Ocular Hypertension
- All About Vision: Ocular Hypertension
- eMedicine: Ocular Hypertension
- Wikipedia: Ocular Hypertension
- American Optometric Association: Ocular Hypertension
- VisionRx: Encyclopedia: Ocular Hypertension
- National Eye Institute: Results-Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS)
- The Eye Center: Ocular Hypertension
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