Thelansis

  Ocular hypertension (OHT) is the term used to describe a situation where a patient has an intraocular pressure (IOP) exceeding 21 mmHg. Typically asymptomatic, OHT is often incidentally discovered during routine ophthalmic examinations before it progresses into glaucomatous disorders. The underlying cause of OHT is impaired drainage of aqueous fluid from the front of the eye through the trabecular meshwork, requiring higher intraocular pressure for adequate drainage and resulting in chronically elevated IOP. It stands as a prominent modifiable risk factor for the development of glaucoma, with advancing age naturally increasing IOP and thereby raising the risk of ocular hypertension, particularly in elderly individuals. Additionally, a positive family history of glaucoma has been identified as another risk factor for OHT. In patients with OHT, the eye appears normal during the examination, featuring an open anterior chamber angle on gonioscopic evaluation. Fundus examination and...