Intraocular pressure in uremic patients on chronic hemodialysis

Intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured before and after hemodialysis in 30 uremic patients receiving regular treatment. Osmolality, blood pressure and weight before and after dialysis were also determined. Low IOP of 11.4 +/- 2.7 and 11.5 +/- 3.1 mm Hg was found in the left and right eye, respectively. Following hemodialysis osmolality, blood pressure and body weight decreased significantly but IOP did not rise significantly. This study suggests that there is only a remote possibility for severe IOP increase following hemodialysis in uremic patients on chronic treatment.