Bilateral Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy Caused by Eye Rubbing.

摘要: In this report, we describe a particular condition of 52-year-old man who showed advanced bilateral glaucomatous-like optic disc damage, even though the intraocular pressure resulted normal during all examinations performed. Visual field test, steady-state pattern electroretinogram, retinal nerve fiber layer and tomographic evaluations were performed to evaluate damage. Over 4-year observational period, his visual acuity decreased 12/20 in right eye counting fingers left eye. fields severely compromised, values not superior 14 mm Hg routine examinations. An accurate anamnesis suspicion disease represent crucial aspect establish correct diagnosis. fact, our patient strongly rubbed eyes for more than 10 h per day. Recurrent continuous rubbing can induce progressive neuropathy, causing severe damage similar pathology glaucoma.