LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASES GLAUCOMA PROGRESSION IN SOME PATIENTS

This report discussed this study: 

"Researchers wanted to examine the relationship between systemic arterial blood pressure and the rate of change in standard automated perimetry (SAP) in glaucomatous eyes and glaucoma suspects. 

"Each 10mm HG lower in 24-hour average mean arterial pressure and systolic BP were linked with -0.17dB/year and -0.14dB/year faster rates of mean deviation loss. Mean deviation loss was also associated with lower mean systolic BP during follow-up.

"Glaucomatous eyes with progression at low IOP levels may benefit from 24-hour blood pressure monitoring."