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Evaluation of intraocular pressure in a pediatric population
1State College of Optometry, State University of New York, New York.
Insights
Pediatric intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured without anesthesia. Results show lower IOP in infants and toddlers compared to adults, with IOP increasing alongside age in children.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Optometry
Background:
- Limited data exists on normal intraocular pressure (IOP) in pediatric populations.
- Accurate IOP measurement in children is crucial for diagnosing eye conditions.
- Non-anesthetized IOP assessment in young children presents unique challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the normal range of intraocular pressure (IOP) in a pediatric cohort.
- To compare pediatric IOP measurements with established adult IOP values.
- To investigate the relationship between age and IOP in young children.
Main Methods:
- Intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured in 212 eyes from 111 pediatric patients (ages 7 months to 5 years, 10 months).
- The Keeler Pulsair Hand Held Non-Contact Tonometer was utilized for IOP assessment.
- Mean IOP was calculated from three readings per eye and analyzed based on chronological age.
Main Results:
- Pediatric patients exhibited lower mean intraocular pressure (IOP) compared to adult populations.
- A positive correlation was observed between increasing age and IOP in the pediatric group.
- The study established a normative range for IOP in infants and toddlers.
Conclusions:
- Infants and toddlers generally have lower intraocular pressure (IOP) than adults.
- Intraocular pressure (IOP) tends to increase with age throughout childhood.
- These findings provide valuable reference data for pediatric ophthalmological assessments.
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to examine the intraocular pressure (IOP) in a pediatric population without general anesthesia, and compare it to the IOP in a normal adult population. Little information is available on the normal IOP in a pediatric population. IOP was measured in a sample of 212 eyes (111 patients) using the Keeler Pulsair Hand Held Non-Contact Tonometer to determine the range of IOP in this population. Patients ranged in age from 7 months to 5 years, 10 months. The mean IOP of each eye was based on three readings. These IOP values were grouped by the chronological age of the children. The results support the conclusion that infant/toddler patients have lower mean IOP than adults and that as age increases, IOP increases.