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Ocular Hypertension

Ocular hypertension means the pressure inside the eye is consistently higher than normal. It is a separate condition from glaucoma, and raised pressure is the main risk factor for glaucoma.

Medicines used to treat Ocular Hypertension

Careprost + Applicators

Bimatoprost

3ml

Careprost + Applicators contains bimatoprost eye drops and lash applicators, for thin eyelashes, glaucoma and ocular hypertension. One strength and several pack sizes are supplied. Each option lists its price per bottle.

FromUS$35.27/ bottleView

Bimatoprost

Bimatoprost

3ml

Bimatoprost eye drops contain bimatoprost and are used for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The bottle comes in one strength and several pack sizes. Each option lists its price per bottle.

FromUS$24.65/ bottleView

Latanoprost

Latanoprost

2.5ml

Latanoprost eye drops contain latanoprost, a prostaglandin that lowers eye pressure in glaucoma and ocular hypertension. They come in one strength and several pack sizes. You can compare the price per bottle across options.

FromUS$66.67/ bottleView

Travoprost

Travoprost

0.004%

Travoprost eye drops lower pressure inside the eye in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. This prostaglandin comes in one strength in a bottle. You see the price per bottle for each option.

FromUS$25.50/ bottleView

Timolol Eye Drops

Timolol

0.5%

Timolol eye drops lower pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The bottle is supplied in a single strength, pack sizes vary. You see the price per bottle for each option.

FromUS$7.08/ bottleView

Key points

  • The normal range is roughly 10 to 21 mmHg; ocular hypertension is above it.
  • Millions of people have raised eye pressure without glaucoma, so the two are counted separately.
  • Latanoprost, travoprost or bimatoprost are usually tried first; timolol may be added if more reduction is needed.

Why pressure rises

The eye produces aqueous humour and clears it through the trabecular meshwork. Pressure rises when this drainage is too slow. Corneal thickness, family history, age and ethnicity can all shift this balance. Some groups have a higher prevalence of particular glaucoma subtypes, so routine pressure checks can be worthwhile for people at increased risk.

Symptoms and checks

Ocular hypertension causes neither pain nor any sight change that can be seen. Regular tonometry detects it and tracks the response to treatment.

When to seek an eye assessment

A pressure above 24 mmHg, a close relative with glaucoma, or gradual narrowing of peripheral vision should prompt an eye assessment without delay. Acting early lowers the chance of lasting sight loss.

Treatment with eye drops

The aim is to bring pressure down to a level unlikely to damage the optic nerve. Prostaglandin analogues and prostamides improve drainage; they are effective as single medicines. Available options include Careprost + Applicators, Bimatoprost, Latanoprost, Travoprost and Timolol Eye Drops. Careprost + Applicators contains bimatoprost. Timolol Eye Drops is a beta-blocker. Ingredient pages cover bimatoprost, latanoprost, travoprost and timolol. Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging.

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