IOP full form is Intraocular Pressure. It refers to the pressure inside the eye caused by the fluid known as aqueous humour. This fluid maintains the shape of the eye and keeps it functioning properly.
Maintaining normal intraocular pressure is essential for eye health. If the pressure is too high or too low, it can affect the optic nerve and overall vision.
The most accurate method for intraocular pressure measurement is Applanation Tonometry, which is considered the gold standard.
At Eye Solutions, both machines are available, but applanation tonometry is routinely used for its accuracy.
The IOP test is quick and painless, usually taking about 1 minute for both eyes.
The IOP eye pressure test is part of a routine eye examination.
Steps involved:
This test is painless and completed within a few seconds per eye.
Several factors can affect ocular pressure test readings, the most important being corneal thickness.
Corneal thickness is measured using pachymetry, and eye doctors adjust IOP readings accordingly.
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At Eye Solutions, the IOP eye pressure test is included in a routine eye examination at no extra charge.
For patients visiting only for an intraocular pressure test, the cost is ₹500.
No, the IOP test is painless. Numbing drops are used, and the probe touches the cornea for only a few seconds. Patients generally do not feel any discomfort.
Yes. This condition is called Normal-Tension Glaucoma (NTG). Even when eye pressure is within the normal intraocular pressure range (10–21 mmHg), optic nerve damage can still occur in some patients.
IOP stands for Intraocular Pressure – the pressure of fluid (aqueous humour) inside the eye.
The normal IOP range is usually 10–21 mmHg. However, some people may have higher or lower readings and still be considered normal.
Eye pressure is checked using an eye pressure checking machine, such as:
Both methods are painless and take less than a minute.
Not always. High IOP without optic nerve damage is called Ocular Hypertension. These patients are at higher risk but may not have glaucoma yet. Regular follow-ups are important.
Generally, eye pressure measurement is done at an eye clinic using specialized machines. Some portable devices like Perkins tonometer exist, but they are not widely used at home. For accurate results and glaucoma management, testing should be done by an eye specialist.
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