What is the target IOP based on?

• A. Baseline IOP only
• B. Patient's age
• C. Individual's risk factors, stage of disease
• D. IOP after treatment

Answer: (C)

Target IOP is an individualized goal dictated by how advanced the glaucoma is and the patient’s overall risk for progression. This means the target should be lower for eyes with more severe damage, faster progression, or significant risk factors (such as disc hemorrhage, family history, or other systemic risks), and can be higher when the disease is mild and risks are lower. Baseline IOP only tells you where you started, not how low you need to go to protect vision. Age by itself doesn’t determine progression risk, though it can influence treatment tolerance and life expectancy. IOP after treatment reflects the outcome, not the reason for choosing a target. So the best answer is that the target IOP is based on the Individual’s risk factors and stage of disease.