Aqueous humor is the eye fluid. It is in a form of pressure inside eyes and is very important for eyes. Eyes requirement of nutrients is being fulfilled by this liquid only as it is a source of supply. To all parts of eyes nutrients are given by the supply of fluid, aqueous humor. The liquid in eyes should be in balanced form. At a certain rate the fluid is developed and sapped by eyes, which is perfectly okay. However, if fluid content becomes high or low than it can be a harmful thing for eyes. Therefore, all efforts should be done in maintaining eyes health.
When the amount of aqueous humor rises, pressure becomes high on eyes, however, if the fluid depletes in excess, then the pressure reduces. Both these conditions are abnormal for eyes. Vision can be affected in both the cases. It is important to treat the problem as soon as possible. Normal range for the aqueous humor is within 12 and 21 millimeters of mercury (or mm Hg).
In general the fluid pressure keeps fluctuating, but this is okay. In some time fluid again comes to normal. However prolong fluctuation in the fluid is not good.
When the pressure is mounted on eyes, the condition in medical terms is called ocular hypertension. Water keeps continuously flowing from eyes. A person suffering from ocular hypertension experiences pain in the head and eyes, on a larger level. These two are quite common signs. Other than these red eyes and blur vision are also experienced.
Ocular hypertension can be treated under medical guidance only. The condition turns into glaucoma if not treated on time. Glaucoma damages optic nerve due to extreme pressure and makes a person blind. It is very dangerous for eyes.
If the level of fluid in eyes decreases, this condition is defined as ocular hypotony. If experiencing pain in eyes, red eyes, swelling around eyes, and blur vision for quite a long time, then take treatment without further delay, it can be ocular hypotony. These symptoms are not same in all. Every individual experiences something different.
Taking treatment for any type of eyes fluid problem is must. Doctor starts with measuring eye fluid pressure with a certain device. Afterwards only treatment is initiated. Ocular hypertension can be controlled by using a medication. Eye drops are helpful in bringing down the pressure by discharging fluid in high amount from eyes.
In some cases without using medication also fluid can be controlled. Doctor suggests some exercises that are sufficient for treating the condition. It differs from individual to individual. In rare cases, surgery is needed to be done.
For ocular hypotony drugs treatment is not available. No medicine can lift up aqueous humor. The solution to this condition is to treat the cause of the problem. Doctors find out the cause behind and try to treat it.
Eyes are precious. Taking their care should be foremost in everybody’s agenda. Eye check up twice a year is must. Proper eye care helps in protecting them and prevent from fluid related problems too.