What is intraocular pressure or eye pressure?
Intraocular pressure (IOP), or eye pressure, measures the pressure or force inside the eyeball.
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- • Wash your hands • Sit or lie down with your head tilted back • Gently lower the bottom eyelid and apply the drop or ointment
- Close the eye for 2 to 3 minutes and wipe away any excess with a clean tissue
- This information does not replace an individual medical assessment.
• Wash your hands
• Sit or lie down with your head tilted back
• Gently lower the bottom eyelid and apply the drop or ointment
Close the eye for 2 to 3 minutes and wipe away any excess with a clean tissue
This information does not replace an individual medical assessment. Follow the advice of the team looking after you.
Dr. Nuno Lopes · Patient information
Editorial presentation updated on 27 October 2026. Your team's individual instructions take priority.
