in intraocular pressure diurnal variations

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diurnal variations, in intraocular pressure

Normal intraocular pressure varies throughout the day within a range of about 4 mmHg, being higher in the morning than in the evening. In patients with primary open-angle glaucoma this range is greater. This variation must be taken into consideration when measuring intraocular pressure.

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