Measuring intraocular pressure by yourself is mainly done with a tonometer and by pressing the eyeball to see the softness and hardness of the method of measurement, the following two methods should not be tried casually, and it is recommended to go to the hospital to be examined by a professional physician shall prevail.
1. Intraocular pressure meter: there are many types, the most commonly used is the non-contact intraocular pressure meter, many hospitals will be used to measure intraocular pressure in the ophthalmology department, but it is recommended that you do not buy to measure, so as not to bring unnecessary risks.
2. Pressing: Let your eyes look down as far as possible, then gently press the eyeball with your hand, feel the softness and hardness of the pressure, if it is the same as pressing the nose is normal, such as touching the softer, indicating that it is too low, and the surface pressure is too high if it is harder.
Intraocular pressure is easily affected by a variety of factors, and it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for examination when you feel abnormal, so as to avoid delaying your condition.