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− | Often due to an increased [[ | + | Often due to an increased [[Augeninnendruck/en|intraocular pressure]] creeping injury of the optic nerve, which can lead to blindness. |
− | The normal intraocular pressure is between 10 and 21 mm Hg, with fluctuations of up to 5 mm Hg being considered [[physiological]]. Older people usually have a slightly higher intraocular pressure than younger people. | + | The normal intraocular pressure is between 10 and 21 mm Hg, with fluctuations of up to 5 mm Hg being considered [[Physiologisch/en|physiological]]. Older people usually have a slightly higher intraocular pressure than younger people. |
The highest values usually occur at night or in the early morning hours. | The highest values usually occur at night or in the early morning hours. | ||
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− | [[ | + | [[File:160317-normal papilla.jpg|200px|thumb|left|image of the outlet of a healthy optic nerve]] |
− | [[ | + | [[File:160317-Pap-Excavation_1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Thanks to the pressure inside the eye, excavation and kinked nerves in the area of the optic nerve exit]] |
Often due to an increased intraocular pressure creeping injury of the optic nerve, which can lead to blindness.
The normal intraocular pressure is between 10 and 21 mm Hg, with fluctuations of up to 5 mm Hg being considered physiological. Older people usually have a slightly higher intraocular pressure than younger people.
The highest values usually occur at night or in the early morning hours.
Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of blindness worldwide.
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