I visited my Doctor yesterday and he told me my intraocular tension has increased from a stable value of 17.3mmHg for the past five years to 20.6. Plaese what does that actually mean? Your contributions are highly welcome.

it mean u are at risk if developing a condition called glaucoma.

Thanks @ chuksbogus. But does it mean that if treatment is started early, vision loss could be stopped or what could be the best solution to it?

Yes it can. I've seen a number of patients in uch that were successfully treated.

Thanks @ honey86. The Dr. Said another check will be done in 7 days to confirm the tension, only then can he say anything. what is the best method of treating it that will stop vision loss?

Depending on the severity, there is a choice of medication, surgery or both.

Please which of them is more effective?

That is for the doctor to decide depending on the severity of the glaucoma.

Thanks @ honey86. I will till after the check later dis week.

^^I will wait till after the check later dis week.

Just returned from the doctor, the IOP is now 18.9