What is normal eye pressure after cataract surgery?

What is normal eye pressure after cataract surgery?

The elevation in IOP typically peaks at 3 to 7 hours after cataract extraction, persists for the first 24 hours, and returns to nearly normal levels within 48 hours. Numerous studies have documented this rise in IOP after cataract surgery, and it can be as high as 40 mm Hg in some cases.

How do you relieve eye pressure after cataract surgery?

The best treatment is to taper or stop the topical steroid medications and use other agents such as NSAIDs to control any residual inflammation. The addition of topical IOP-lowering medications is also useful in these patients.

What causes low eye pressure after cataract surgery?

Causes of low IOP The most common cause of postoperative hypotony after cataract extraction is a non-healing or leaking cataract wound. Internal fistulas can occur, connecting the aqueous or the vitreous to the suprachoroidal space and can be caused by a cyclodialysis or a retinal hole.

Can eye pressure go down after cataract surgery?

Many studies have demonstrated intraocular pressure reduction after cataract surgery. However, most recent data indicates that IOP reduction after cataract surgery is more significant and sustained than previously thought. The mainstay of glaucoma treatment is to lower intraocular pressure.

Can low eye pressure be corrected?

When the eye pressure is too low it can cause several distortions of the retina, lens and cornea that can degrade vision. Treatment of hypotony is especially important when it is associated with visual loss. Hypotony may be treated with a variety of techniques, depending on the cause.

How do you fix low eye pressure?

Treatment options include argon laser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, external diathermy, ciliary body suturing, and vitrectomy with endotamponade. Clefts can spontaneously close and result in a dramatic rise in IOP.