作者: Ko Eun Kim , Ki-Ho Park
DOI: 10.1097/APO.0000000000000177
关键词: Glaucoma 、 Disease 、 Normal tension glaucoma 、 Intraocular pressure 、 Ophthalmology 、 Surgery 、 Disease entity 、 Blindness 、 Medicine 、 Disease course 、 Etiology
摘要: Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) type open-angle with intraocular pressure measurements always 21 mm Hg or less. A controversy surrounding NTG the question whether it should be regarded as disease within spectrum primary distinctive entity. Nonetheless, does have features compared glaucoma: pressure-independent risk factors for development NTG, characteristic patterns structural and functional damage, unique course. This review provides an overview update on current issues prevalence, etiology, diagnosis, monitoring NTG.