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Intraocular pressure in children up to five years of age

M Goethals, L Missotten

    Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
    |March 1, 1983
    PubMed

    Insights

    We established normal intraocular pressure (IOP) values for children. IOP is lower in infants under 4 months and gradually increases with age up to 5 years, providing a reference for pediatric eye health.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Pediatric Medicine
    • Clinical Measurement

    Background:

    • Establishing normative data for intraocular pressure (IOP) in children is crucial for diagnosing glaucoma and other pediatric eye conditions.
    • Previous studies have limited data on IOP in very young children and infants.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish a normative value scale for intraocular pressure (IOP) in children without glaucoma.
    • To provide reference ranges for pediatric IOP measurements.

    Main Methods:

    • Intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured in two age groups: infants under 4 months (topical anesthesia) and children aged 4 months to 5 years (halothane general anesthesia).
    • A total of 30 infants and 44 children were included in the study.

    Main Results:

    • In infants under 4 months, the mean IOP was 8.4 +/- 0.6 mm Hg.
    • In children aged 4 months to 5 years, the mean IOP at 1 year was 7.8 +/- 0.4 mm Hg, increasing by approximately 1 mm Hg per year to 11.7 +/- 0.6 mm Hg at age 5.

    Conclusions:

    • This study provides a valuable reference scale for normal intraocular pressure in children from infancy to 5 years of age.
    • These findings can aid in the early detection of pediatric eye diseases by identifying abnormal IOP levels.

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