Eye pressure, also known as intraocular pressure, occurs most often in patients with glaucoma. Left untreated, a buildup of intraocular pressure can cause extensive ocular nerve damage. Extreme cases should be treated by a physician, but there are things you can do on your own to minimize the pressure.
Step 1
Use a tonometer issued by your doctor to assess your eye pressure at home. Regular monitoring can help you to determine what activities may be causing increases in eye pressure.
Step 2
Take a warm or hot shower. Taking a shower can reduce eye pressure in the same way that it helps to reduce sinus pressure.
Step 3
Exercise 20 to 30 minutes per day. Exercise can be helpful in reducing eye pressure, but you should be cautious about exercises such as yoga. Many yoga poses require you to lower your head or keep your head down, which can actually increase eye pressure.
Step 4
Drink water at a regulated rate. Drinking a quart or more of water within 2 hours can increase eye pressure. To better regulate your water intake, drink one glass per hour throughout the day.
