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A: Normal pressure in the eye is between 12 and 21mm Hg. Some patients are fortunate in that their optic nerves can tolerate pressures outside this range. If there are no other signs of glaucoma (visual field defect or optic nerve changes), then high pressures can be followed and simply observed. Most docs will, however, treat a pressure greater than 30mm Hg. Higher than normal eye pressure with no evidence of glaucoma is referred to as ocular hypertension (no relationship to blood pressure). â Dr.
The best way to prevent glaucoma is to catch it as early as possible by undergoing regular comprehensive eye exams. In general, you should get checked: Under 40 years old: every two to four years. Between 40 to 54 years old: every one to three years. From 55 to 64 years old: every one to two years.