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| Internal eye pressure is measured at front corneal surface with a tonometer |
| Internal aqueous fluid may have outflow reduced at the angle of iris and cornea increasing pressure |
| Pressure from front of eye is transferred to the nerves of the retina |
| Nerves are effected resulting in vision loss |
| Measured pressure is but one factor in determining diagnosis of glaucoma |
Aqueous fluid is produced at the ciliary body
behind the colored iris and drains into the
trabecular meshwork at the angle formed by
the iris and the cornea. Reduction in outflow
of the aqueous fluid may result in an increase
in the internal eye pressure. This becomes a
risk factor for the development of glaucoma.
behind the colored iris and drains into the
trabecular meshwork at the angle formed by
the iris and the cornea. Reduction in outflow
of the aqueous fluid may result in an increase
in the internal eye pressure. This becomes a
risk factor for the development of glaucoma.
