IOP question

[Our-poor-guys]

Last month,after a allergic conjuctivitis treatment which includes steroids drop,I measured my intraocular pressure,it's 16 in both eyes.Today,I measured it again and it's 18mmHg.My eye pressure was measured at 10am, why is there a difference?

[Peg99]

Hello

IOPs fluctuate. They can be affected by time of day, day to day, when you last had food/drink and what it was, anxiety, the weather, operator error... almost anything you can think of can affect IOPs.

A difference of 2 is not a lot really. I often get such differences. I can also get a difference of 2 within 5 minutes especially of I am apprehensive about what the readings will be. If you are worried, talk to your local Optician; they may be able to help as well as check that everyting is OK.

Best Wishes,

Peg