Small ways to lower eye pressure on a daily basis

Normal intraocular pressure is 10-21 mmHg, for patients above this range, there is a risk of corneal edema, vision loss, optic nerve damage and other conditions due to high intraocular pressure. Common small methods to reduce IOP are generally the following: 1, sponge ball pressure eye: the use of sponge ball pressure on the eyeball for the appropriate pressure, time pressure fixed, through physical methods to improve the amount of water in the eye, can play a role in reducing the effect of IOP; 2, massage: the right amount of strength to the eye sockets at the acupuncture point, Zanzhu point, four white point, Cheng We acupuncture point, silk bamboo empty point and many other points to massage, can relax the eye muscles 3, medication: in daily life, patients can also use some eye drops to lower eye pressure under the guidance of a doctor, such as Mao Guo Yun Xiang Alkali eye drops, etc., to alleviate the symptoms of discomfort; 4, other: pay attention to not lowering the head for a long time, when sleeping, the head of the bed can be adjusted appropriately high. In addition to the above-mentioned small methods to lower IOP on a daily basis, patients with severe high IOP can also undergo laser surgery or resection to lower the pressure. At the same time, such patients should also pay attention not to read and study in dimly lit places, and avoid staying up late for a long time, so as not to make the eye pressure rise.