Atlas of Ophthalmology

Low-Tension Glaucoma

Low-Tension Glaucoma
This is a variation of open-angle glaucoma where nerve damage and visual field changes occur despite normal intraocular pressure. Note the cupped disc. The i.o. pressure is 11 mmHg.
Allingham, M.D. Rand, M.D., USA, Durham, NC
H40.1
Glaucomas, Ocular Hypertension -> Primary Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) -> Low-Tension Glaucoma -> Case
glaucomas, bilateral but asymmetric
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