Whether high intraocular pressure requires lifelong medication depends on the patient’s condition. If the patient only has high intraocular pressure without fundus damage it may be hypermetropia, which can be observed and followed up without any special treatment. If the patient’s high intraocular pressure is caused by glaucoma, and the intraocular pressure is well controlled after the surgery, no medication is needed, and if the patient’s intraocular pressure is not well controlled, long-term medication is needed.
In general, high intraocular pressure is considered to be more likely to be glaucoma, and whether or not to use medication for life depends on the condition. If the glaucoma patient has surgery and the intraocular pressure is well controlled, he/she does not need to use IOP-lowering medication all the time. If the patient’s intraocular pressure is not well controlled, the patient may require lifelong use of anti-hypertensive medications to control the intraocular pressure.
Hypertension is a benign condition in which the intraocular pressure is chronically higher than normal, but there is no damage to the optic nerve or visual function, and these patients do not need special treatment and can be followed up with observation.
Patients with abnormal intraocular pressure are advised to seek prompt medical attention to evaluate their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.