Eye Pressure readings - Eye & Vision Message Board

NancyH · 09-10-2003, 09:50 PM

So what is considered a normal eye pressure reading? For the last 3 yrs my readings are running about 19 to 21 for each eye and sometimes higher nd lower. I'm being watched for glaucoma as I have optic nerve atrophy, retina thinning, nerves dying at a abnormal rate, my mother has glaucoma and also my younger brother, I'm 55. just curious as to another darn medical condition to look out for.

purple2067 · 09-11-2003, 04:19 PM

In my experience, anything 20 or below is considered normal. I think 21 is still OK, maybe slightly high. But if your doctor wants he can put you on anti-glaucoma drops.

Anxiety Man · 09-11-2003, 06:40 PM

I have glaucoma and use Xalatan. My average is 19, and the Dr. seems okay with that.