Colder air temperatures may significantly increase fluid pressure inside the eye in people with glaucoma
Research published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology indicates that colder air temperatures may increase intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma. The study suggests that temperature should be considered as a factor in the clinical management of the condition.
Why it matters
Understanding environmental triggers for eye pressure can help clinicians better manage glaucoma patients and prevent vision loss.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Engin Akyurt from Pexels Lower air temperatures may be associated with an increase in the fluid pressure inside the eye—a major cause of glaucoma—and should be considered when treating patients with the condition, according to findings published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology .
People with more severe glaucoma seem to be more susceptible to the effects of ambient temperature, the findings suggest.
Glaucoma is usually caused by a buildup of pressure in the eye. This damages the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. It is most common in people over 50 and can cause vision loss if not diagnosed and treated early.
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