Why One IOP Reading Isn’t Enough!

👀 Why One IOP Reading Isn’t Enough! 👀 Dr. Valentina Lozano, a #glaucoma and #cataract specialist in Los Angeles, shares an interesting case that highlights why a single #IOP reading in clinic doesn’t always tell the full story. She had a patient whose intraocular pressure (IOP) consistently measured 10 mmHg at every visit, yet signs of glaucoma progression were still present. To dig deeper, she performed a Water Drinking Test (WDT), revealing a 50% spike in IOP to 15 mmHg in both eyes—something that would have gone unnoticed with standard clinic measurements. To help stabilize these fluctuations, she performed Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (#SLT) in both eyes. When the WDT was repeated two months later, the patient’s IOP remained stable at 10 mmHg in one eye and dropped to single digits in the other. ✨ The key takeaway? IOP readings can be misleading. Diurnal IOP monitoring and tests like WDT can uncover hidden pressure spikes, helping to guide more effective treatment decisions. Share your experience in the comments! 👇 #GlaucomaSpecialist #Ophthalmology #EyeHealth