Head Position Affects Intraocular Pressure

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Intraocular (inside the eye) pressure readings are used in the diagnosis of equine glaucoma. However, researchers with the University of Pennsylvania have found that the position of the horse's head can impact the pressure reading, which could render readings inaccurate. Their study was published in the July issue of the American Journal of Veterinary Research.

The researchers

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