Can High Eye Pressure Potentially Impact the Suitability for LASIK?

What are the effects of Intraocular Pressure (IOP) on our health?


If the eye pressure increases too high, it can compress the optic nerve and disrupt blood circulation. As the pressure increases, the function of the optic nerve deteriorates, potentially leading to glaucoma. While high intraocular pressure doesn’t always result in glaucoma, it is one of the most significant factors for developing glaucoma.


Is IOP examination required before surgery?



IOP is carefully measured before surgery because even if the pressure is normal before surgery, it may appear lower afterward. 

It is measured by applying air pressure to the eye and observing how much the eye deforms in response—this deformation varies depending on the actual pressure inside the eye.


After LASIK surgery, the cornea becomes thinner, which can affect the accuracy of pressure measurements. Although the IOP was normal before surgery, the thinner cornea can cause the measurement to appear falsely low, leading to the mistaken assumption that the pressure has decreased.


For this reason, it’s essential to measure IOP accurately beforehand.


What factors can increase intraocular pressure (IOP)?


After undergoing vision correction surgery, steroid eye drops are often prescribed. One possible side effect of  steroid drops is an increase in IOP, which is why regular post-surgery checkups are essential.


Temporary spikes in IOP can also occur after intense physical activity, but they usually do not cause noticeable symptoms unless the pressure becomes excessively high. In many cases, when patients feel pressure in their eyes, the underlying cause is often related to tear film dysfunction or corneal surface irritation.



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