What Are the Causes of Raised Intraocular Pressure?
Raised intraocular pressure can lead to vision problems, including blindness, and the process often is slow and painless. In rare cases, glaucoma suddenly attacks, accompanied by pain and headaches. But for the most part, high intraocular pressure, or ocular hypertension, is a silent condition that can gradually damage the optic nerve and rob you of your eyesight.