IOP Test
Intraocular Pressure
We measure the pressure inside your eye as an important part of your LASIK eye evaluation.
HEALTHY EYES · BRIGHTER TOMORROWS
What Is Intraocular Pressure?
Understanding the Pressure Inside Your Eyes
Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the pressure of the fluid inside your eyes. Maintaining healthy eye pressure is important for your overall eye health. Before LASIK, our specialists measure your eye pressure and assess it along with other eye examination results to identify any concerns that may need further attention.
Why It Matters: Checking your eye pressure helps your doctor better understand your eye health and determine the appropriate next steps before LASIK.
IOP refers to the fluid pressure inside the eye.
Measuring Your Eye Pressure
A Simple and Important Eye Test
We measure the pressure inside your eyes using a special instrument called a tonometer. The test is quick, usually comfortable, and does not require surgery or cuts. Your eye pressure reading is then reviewed by our specialists along with other eye examination results to assess your eye health before LASIK.
Your Benefit: A simple eye pressure check helps your doctor identify concerns that may need further evaluation and plan the next steps in your care.
Your IOP Reading
An Important Step Before LASIK
Checking your eye pressure helps your doctor understand your eye health before LASIK. We consider your pressure reading along with other eye test results to check for any concerns that may need further attention.
Your Benefit: A careful eye check helps your doctor decide whether LASIK is right for you and guide and. You through the next steps with confidence.
IOP Reading
Measured in mmHg
Specialist Assessment
Reviewed with your overall eye evaluation
LASIK Evaluation
Helps us decide the next steps
What If Your IOP Is Above 20 mmHg?
If the measured IOP is above 20 mmHg, further evaluation may be needed to rule out glaucoma before proceeding with LASIK.
Your Eye Pressure Is Carefully Assessed
An Important Step Before LASIK
Checking your eye pressure helps assess your eye health before LASIK. Our specialists include this test as part of your pre-surgery evaluation to identify any concerns that may need further examination.
Your Benefit: A thorough eye assessment helps your doctor make informed decisions about your suitability for LASIK and the next steps in your care.
