Ocular Hypertension Treatment

Ocular hypertension can be treated by applying some ointments or medications so as to reduce the pressure inside eyes. If ocular hypertension is not treated then it can lead to damage in optic nerve thereby resulting into permanent loss of vision. The main aim behind treatment is to improve the symptoms of ocular hypertension before it gets worsened. People who are at higher risk of developing glaucoma and those are prone to damage their optic nerve are treated with medical treatment. Depending upon the severity of ocular hypertension it is treated by doctor. People who are having pressure of more than 21 mm of mercury are treated with topical medications.