Intraocular Pressure (Noun)
Meaning
Pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball; regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor; "glaucoma can result from increased intraocular pressure".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- High intraocular pressure is the primary risk factor for developing glaucoma, a disease that can lead to permanent vision loss.
- Intraocular pressure is regulated by the balance between the production and drainage of aqueous humor in the eye.
- The ophthalmologist measured the patient's intraocular pressure to determine if the glaucoma medication was effective.
- Increased intraocular pressure can cause damage to the optic nerve, leading to vision problems and even blindness.
- Fluctuations in intraocular pressure can be monitored by tracking changes in the patient's visual acuity over time.