Cataract surgery is often suitable if you have ocular hypertension, but eye pressure and drainage angles need careful assessment first.
Potential benefits
Removing the lens can slightly lower pressure in some eyes.
- Clearer vision when cataracts are affecting daily activities
- Possible modest reduction in intraocular pressure after surgery
- Better view of the optic nerve and angle for ongoing monitoring
- Option to combine cataract surgery with a pressure‑lowering procedure
- Opportunity to simplify drop regimens in selected cases
Precautions and planning
Close follow‑up around the time of surgery is important.
- Confirming there is no significant optic nerve damage or field loss
- Ensuring pressure is reasonably controlled beforehand
- Choosing the safest anaesthetic and surgical approach for your angles
- Watching for short‑term pressure spikes after surgery
- Continuing long‑term monitoring, as ocular hypertension can still progress
