Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, glaucoma specialist and ocular dynamics researcher Arthur Sit, MD, MS, explores the hidden world of intraocular pressure fluctuations, why body position, sleep, and daily activities can influence eye pressure, and whether these changes contribute to glaucoma progression.
Join us for a fascinating discussion on the future of continuous eye pressure monitoring and what it may reveal about protecting vision.
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0:00 Introduction to the Ophthalmology Podcast
0:48 Understanding Normal Eye Pressure Fluctuations
2:54 The History and Value of Diurnal Tracking
3:53 How Body and Sleeping Positions Affect IOP
5:40 The Interaction of Systemic Pressures in Glaucoma
8:24 Ocular Biomechanics and Fluid Flow Dynamics
11:25 Exploring the Modified Goldman Equation
14:02 Understanding Episcleral Venous Pressure Dynamics
16:41 Assessing Optic Nerve Susceptibility and Risks
18:00 Circadian Rhythms and Nighttime Pressure Changes
19:52 Best Dosing Practices for Glaucoma Eye Drops
22:38 Glaucoma Risks in Vitrectomy vs. Scleral Buckle
25:54 Long-Term Surveillance Post-Vitreoretinal Surgery
27:36 High Myopia and Increased Structural Stress
29:32 Stiffness Variations in Normal Tension Glaucoma
31:57 The Impact of Wind Instruments on Pressure
33:38 The Future of Home IOP Monitoring Devices
In this episode, glaucoma specialist and ocular dynamics researcher Arthur Sit, MD, MS, explores the hidden world of intraocular pressure fluctuations, why body position, sleep, and daily activities can influence eye pressure, and whether these changes contribute to glaucoma progression.
Join us for a fascinating discussion on the future of continuous eye pressure monitoring and what it may reveal about protecting vision.
Subscribe to the podcast: MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com
Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye
0:00 Introduction to the Ophthalmology Podcast
0:48 Understanding Normal Eye Pressure Fluctuations
2:54 The History and Value of Diurnal Tracking
3:53 How Body and Sleeping Positions Affect IOP
5:40 The Interaction of Systemic Pressures in Glaucoma
8:24 Ocular Biomechanics and Fluid Flow Dynamics
11:25 Exploring the Modified Goldman Equation
14:02 Understanding Episcleral Venous Pressure Dynamics
16:41 Assessing Optic Nerve Susceptibility and Risks
18:00 Circadian Rhythms and Nighttime Pressure Changes
19:52 Best Dosing Practices for Glaucoma Eye Drops
22:38 Glaucoma Risks in Vitrectomy vs. Scleral Buckle
25:54 Long-Term Surveillance Post-Vitreoretinal Surgery
27:36 High Myopia and Increased Structural Stress
29:32 Stiffness Variations in Normal Tension Glaucoma
31:57 The Impact of Wind Instruments on Pressure
33:38 The Future of Home IOP Monitoring Devices
