“Can I lower my eye pressure?”
I have high eye pressure. Can I lower my eye pressure?
4 Answers
OphthalmologistOphthalmologist
You need to see your eye doctor and get evaluated and treated for possible glaucoma or ocular hypertension . You could also have something called papilledema . So get a full dilated eye exam .

Jason Randall Smith
Optometrist
There are no "quick fixes" in order to lower your eye pressures. Having high eye pressures is referred to as ocular hypertension. Ocular hypertension can be monitored, sometimes, as long as there is no optic nerve damage or visual field losses. This is why you must keep all appointments with an eye doctor to monitor for any optic nerve changes or visual losses. If the ocular hypertension progresses to glaucoma where there is optic nerve damage or visual field losses, then treatment will be required.
There are many types of glaucoma and they are treated differently with drops or sometimes surgery. You should fully discuss all of your options with your eye doctor in order to know what type of glaucoma you have, what are the short- term and long-term treatments, and be sure to keep all follow up appointments for dilations, visual field testing, pressure checks, and refractions. If you have ocular hypertension, you must also have your pressures checked regularly as well as have dilated exams and visual field tests.
As a general rule, and with the agreement of your family doctor and your eye doctor, a few common-sense ideas can help. Eat a healthy diet. Eating a healthy diet can help you maintain your health, but it won't prevent glaucoma or ocular hypertension from worsening. Exercise safely. And limit caffeine.
Good luck and best wishes.
There are many types of glaucoma and they are treated differently with drops or sometimes surgery. You should fully discuss all of your options with your eye doctor in order to know what type of glaucoma you have, what are the short- term and long-term treatments, and be sure to keep all follow up appointments for dilations, visual field testing, pressure checks, and refractions. If you have ocular hypertension, you must also have your pressures checked regularly as well as have dilated exams and visual field tests.
As a general rule, and with the agreement of your family doctor and your eye doctor, a few common-sense ideas can help. Eat a healthy diet. Eating a healthy diet can help you maintain your health, but it won't prevent glaucoma or ocular hypertension from worsening. Exercise safely. And limit caffeine.
Good luck and best wishes.