True for diurnal variation of intraocular pressure (IOP) is
Correct Answer: IOP is usually higher in the morning hours
Description: Diurnal variation of IOP: Usually, there is a tendency of higher IOP in the morning and lower in the evening. This has been related to diurnal variation in the levels of plasma coisol. Normal eyes have a smaller fluctuation (< 5 mm of Hg) than glaucomatous eyes (> 8 mm of Hg). Reference :- A K KHURANA; pg num:-210
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