IOP
Intraocular Pressure
Plain-language definition
Fluid pressure inside the eye. Elevated IOP is the major risk factor for glaucoma, measured using a tonometer.
Where this term comes up
“Tonometry measures the intraocular pressure (IOP), the fluid pressure inside your eye.”
“Vyzulta (latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution) is a prescription eye drop for lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.”
Medication · Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod)
“The exact cause isn't fully understood, but elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is the main modifiable risk factor.”
Condition · Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
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- Clinical term
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Clinical terms are words clinicians use to describe symptoms, signs, risk factors, or patterns seen during evaluation.
Related glossary terms
- aqueous
Eye Fluid (Front Chamber)
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- humor
Eye Fluid
- prostaglandin
Glaucoma Pressure-Lowering Drop
- trabecular
Drainage Meshwork
- conjunctiva
Eye Surface Membrane
A note on medical context
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