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    • Ophthalmology
    • Medical Research

    Background:

    • Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness due to optic nerve damage.
    • Effective glaucoma management involves lowering and controlling intraocular pressure (IOP).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate how body posture affects intraocular pressure.
    • To explore correlations between IOP changes, glaucoma, obesity, and hypertension.

    Main Methods:

    • A prospective study of 80 patients (40 glaucoma, 40 control).
    • Measured IOP changes between sitting and supine positions.
    • Analyzed IOP variations in relation to glaucoma, hypertension, and obesity.

    Main Results:

    • Intraocular pressure increased in the supine position for most patients.
    • Glaucoma patients experienced a higher average IOP increase (1.67 mmHg) than controls (0.82 mmHg).
    • Patients with both hypertension and glaucoma showed a significant IOP increase (2.62 mmHg).
    • Hypertension and obesity combined also led to a notable IOP increase (2.5 mmHg).

    Conclusions:

    • Body posture significantly influences intraocular pressure.
    • Supine positioning exacerbates IOP elevation, particularly in glaucoma patients and those with comorbidities like hypertension and obesity.
    • These findings highlight the importance of considering posture in glaucoma management and treatment strategies.