A form of GLAUCOMA in which chronic optic nerve damage and loss of vision normally attributable to buildup of intraocular pressure occurs despite prevailing conditions of normal intraocular pressure.
An ocular disease, occurring in many forms, having as its primary characteristics an unstable or a sustained increase in the intraocular pressure which the eye cannot withstand without damage to its structure or impairment of its function. The consequences of the increased pressure may be manifested in a variety of symptoms, depending upon type and severity, such as excavation of the optic disk, hardness of the eyeball, corneal anesthesia, reduced visual acuity, seeing of colored halos around lights, disturbed dark adaptation, visual field defects, and headaches. (Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)
The pressure of the fluids in the eye.
Glaucoma in which the angle of the anterior chamber is open and the trabecular meshwork does not encroach on the base of the iris.
A condition in which the intraocular pressure is elevated above normal and which may lead to glaucoma.
The portion of the optic nerve seen in the fundus with the ophthalmoscope. It is formed by the meeting of all the retinal ganglion cell axons as they enter the optic nerve.
The total area or space visible in a person's peripheral vision with the eye looking straightforward.
Method of measuring and mapping the scope of vision, from central to peripheral of each eye.
Measurement of ocular tension (INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE) with a tonometer. (Cline, et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)
A form of glaucoma in which the intraocular pressure increases because the angle of the anterior chamber is blocked and the aqueous humor cannot drain from the anterior chamber.
Any surgical procedure for treatment of glaucoma by means of puncture or reshaping of the trabecular meshwork. It includes goniotomy, trabeculectomy, and laser perforation.
Artery originating from the internal carotid artery and distributing to the eye, orbit and adjacent facial structures.
Visual impairments limiting one or more of the basic functions of the eye: visual acuity, dark adaptation, color vision, or peripheral vision. These may result from EYE DISEASES; OPTIC NERVE DISEASES; VISUAL PATHWAY diseases; OCCIPITAL LOBE diseases; OCULAR MOTILITY DISORDERS; and other conditions (From Newell, Ophthalmology: Principles and Concepts, 7th ed, p132).
Analogs or derivatives of prostaglandins F that do not occur naturally in the body. They do not include the product of the chemical synthesis of hormonal PGF.
The organ of sight constituting a pair of globular organs made up of a three-layered roughly spherical structure specialized for receiving and responding to light.
Devices for continuously measuring and displaying the arterial blood pressure.
Neurons of the innermost layer of the retina, the internal plexiform layer. They are of variable sizes and shapes, and their axons project via the OPTIC NERVE to the brain. A small subset of these cells act as photoreceptors with projections to the SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEUS, the center for regulating CIRCADIAN RHYTHM.
A plant species of the family VACCINIUM.
Intraocular hemorrhage from the vessels of various tissues of the eye.
Examination of the interior of the eye with an ophthalmoscope.
Conditions which produce injury or dysfunction of the second cranial or optic nerve, which is generally considered a component of the central nervous system. Damage to optic nerve fibers may occur at or near their origin in the retina, at the optic disk, or in the nerve, optic chiasm, optic tract, or lateral geniculate nuclei. Clinical manifestations may include decreased visual acuity and contrast sensitivity, impaired color vision, and an afferent pupillary defect.
Devices, usually incorporating unidirectional valves, which are surgically inserted in the sclera to maintain normal intraocular pressure.
The 2nd cranial nerve which conveys visual information from the RETINA to the brain. The nerve carries the axons of the RETINAL GANGLION CELLS which sort at the OPTIC CHIASM and continue via the OPTIC TRACTS to the brain. The largest projection is to the lateral geniculate nuclei; other targets include the SUPERIOR COLLICULI and the SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEI. Though known as the second cranial nerve, it is considered part of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
A glial type glutamate plasma membrane transporter protein found predominately in ASTROCYTES. It is also expressed in HEART and SKELETAL MUSCLE and in the PLACENTA.
Slender processes of NEURONS, including the AXONS and their glial envelopes (MYELIN SHEATH). Nerve fibers conduct nerve impulses to and from the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
A form of secondary glaucoma which develops as a consequence of another ocular disease and is attributed to the forming of new vessels in the angle of the anterior chamber.
Individuals whose ancestral origins are in the southeastern and eastern areas of the Asian continent.
The proportion of one particular in the total of all ALLELES for one genetic locus in a breeding POPULATION.
Rhythmic, intermittent propagation of a fluid through a BLOOD VESSEL or piping system, in contrast to constant, smooth propagation, which produces laminar flow.
Studies which start with the identification of persons with a disease of interest and a control (comparison, referent) group without the disease. The relationship of an attribute to the disease is examined by comparing diseased and non-diseased persons with regard to the frequency or levels of the attribute in each group.
The deposition of flaky, translucent fibrillar material most conspicuous on the anterior lens capsule and pupillary margin but also in both surfaces of the iris, the zonules, trabecular meshwork, ciliary body, corneal endothelium, and orbital blood vessels. It sometimes forms a membrane on the anterior iris surface. Exfoliation refers to the shedding of pigment by the iris. (Newell, Ophthalmology, 7th ed, p380)
A porelike structure surrounding the entire circumference of the anterior chamber through which aqueous humor circulates to the canal of Schlemm.
A surgical procedure used in treatment of glaucoma in which an opening is created through which aqueous fluid may pass from the anterior chamber into a sac created beneath the conjunctiva, thus lowering the pressure within the eye. (Hoffman, Pocket Glossary of Ophthalmologic Terminology, 1989)
Examination of the angle of the anterior chamber of the eye with a specialized optical instrument (gonioscope) or a contact prism lens.
The genetic constitution of individuals with respect to one member of a pair of allelic genes, or sets of genes that are closely linked and tend to be inherited together such as those of the MAJOR HISTOCOMPATIBILITY COMPLEX.
A single nucleotide variation in a genetic sequence that occurs at appreciable frequency in the population.
The regular recurrence, in cycles of about 24 hours, of biological processes or activities, such as sensitivity to drugs and stimuli, hormone secretion, sleeping, and feeding.
Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.
The genetic constitution of the individual, comprising the ALLELES present at each GENETIC LOCUS.
Works containing information articles on subjects in every field of knowledge, usually arranged in alphabetical order, or a similar work limited to a special field or subject. (From The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science, 1983)
Abnormally low BLOOD PRESSURE that can result in inadequate blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. Common symptom is DIZZINESS but greater negative impacts on the body occur when there is prolonged depravation of oxygen and nutrients.
Component of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. It conducts and supports research on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the eye and visual system. It was originally part of the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness. The National Eye Institute was established in 1968.
A surgical specialty concerned with the structure and function of the eye and the medical and surgical treatment of its defects and diseases.
Diseases affecting the eye.

Normal versus high tension glaucoma: a comparison of functional and structural defects. (1/64)

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Specification of progression in glaucomatous visual field loss, applying locally condensed stimulus arrangements. (2/64)

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Twenty-four hour (Nyctohemeral) rhythm of intraocular pressure and ocular perfusion pressure in normal-tension glaucoma. (3/64)

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Tumor necrosis factor-alpha concentrations in the aqueous humor of patients with glaucoma. (4/64)

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C-reactive protein and lipid profiles in Korean patients with normal tension glaucoma. (5/64)

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Macular and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer measurements by spectral domain optical coherence tomography in normal-tension glaucoma. (6/64)

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Optic disc diameter increases during acute elevations of intraocular pressure. (7/64)

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Visual field progression differences between normal-tension and exfoliative high-tension glaucoma. (8/64)

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Low tension glaucoma, also known as normal tension glaucoma, is a type of glaucoma characterized by optic nerve damage and visual field loss in the absence of consistently elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). In this form of glaucoma, the IOP typically remains within the statistically normal range, which is generally defined as below 21 mmHg. However, some individuals may have an IOP that is considered "low tension" for their specific optic nerve susceptibility.

The exact cause of low tension glaucoma remains unclear, but it is thought to involve factors such as impaired blood flow to the optic nerve, genetic predisposition, and sensitivity to minor fluctuations in IOP. People with low tension glaucoma may require close monitoring and management, including regular IOP checks, visual field testing, and sometimes the use of medications or surgical interventions to reduce the risk of further optic nerve damage and vision loss.

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often caused by an abnormally high pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure). This damage can lead to permanent vision loss or even blindness if left untreated. The most common type is open-angle glaucoma, which has no warning signs and progresses slowly. Angle-closure glaucoma, on the other hand, can cause sudden eye pain, redness, nausea, and vomiting, as well as rapid vision loss. Other less common types of glaucoma also exist. While there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can help slow or prevent further vision loss.

Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the fluid pressure within the eye, specifically within the anterior chamber, which is the space between the cornea and the iris. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The aqueous humor, a clear fluid that fills the anterior chamber, is constantly produced and drained, maintaining a balance that determines the IOP. Normal IOP ranges from 10-21 mmHg, with average values around 15-16 mmHg. Elevated IOP is a key risk factor for glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss if not treated promptly and effectively. Regular monitoring of IOP is essential in diagnosing and managing glaucoma and other ocular health issues.

Open-angle glaucoma is a chronic, progressive type of glaucoma characterized by the gradual loss of optic nerve fibers and resulting in visual field defects. It is called "open-angle" because the angle where the iris meets the cornea (trabecular meshwork) appears to be normal and open on examination. The exact cause of this condition is not fully understood, but it is associated with increased resistance to the outflow of aqueous humor within the trabecular meshwork, leading to an increase in intraocular pressure (IOP). This elevated IOP can cause damage to the optic nerve and result in vision loss.

The onset of open-angle glaucoma is often asymptomatic, making regular comprehensive eye examinations crucial for early detection and management. Treatment typically involves lowering IOP using medications, laser therapy, or surgery to prevent further optic nerve damage and preserve vision.

Ocular hypertension is a medical condition characterized by elevated pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP), which is higher than normal but not necessarily high enough to cause any visible damage to the optic nerve or visual field loss. It serves as a significant risk factor for developing glaucoma, a sight-threatening disease.

The normal range of intraocular pressure is typically between 10-21 mmHg (millimeters of mercury). Ocular hypertension is often defined as an IOP consistently above 21 mmHg, although some studies suggest that even pressures between 22-30 mmHg may not cause damage in all individuals. Regular monitoring and follow-up with an ophthalmologist are essential for people diagnosed with ocular hypertension to ensure early detection and management of any potential glaucomatous changes. Treatment options include medications, laser therapy, or surgery to lower the IOP and reduce the risk of glaucoma onset.

The optic disk, also known as the optic nerve head, is the point where the optic nerve fibers exit the eye and transmit visual information to the brain. It appears as a pale, circular area in the back of the eye, near the center of the retina. The optic disk has no photoreceptor cells (rods and cones), so it is insensitive to light. It is an important structure to observe during eye examinations because changes in its appearance can indicate various ocular diseases or conditions, such as glaucoma, optic neuritis, or papilledema.

Visual fields refer to the total area in which objects can be seen while keeping the eyes focused on a central point. It is the entire area that can be observed using peripheral (side) vision while the eye gazes at a fixed point. A visual field test is used to detect blind spots or gaps (scotomas) in a person's vision, which could indicate various medical conditions such as glaucoma, retinal damage, optic nerve disease, brain tumors, or strokes. The test measures both the central and peripheral vision and maps the entire area that can be seen when focusing on a single point.

A visual field test is a method used to measure an individual's entire scope of vision, which includes what can be seen straight ahead and in peripheral (or side) vision. During the test, the person being tested is asked to focus on a central point while gradually identifying the appearance of objects moving into their peripheral vision. The visual field test helps detect blind spots (scotomas) or gaps in the visual field, which can be caused by various conditions such as glaucoma, brain injury, optic nerve damage, or retinal disorders. It's an essential tool for diagnosing and monitoring eye-related diseases and conditions.

Ocular tonometry is a medical test used to measure the pressure inside the eye, also known as intraocular pressure (IOP). This test is an essential part of diagnosing and monitoring glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that can cause vision loss and blindness due to damage to the optic nerve from high IOP.

The most common method of ocular tonometry involves using a tonometer device that gently touches the front surface of the eye (cornea) with a small probe or prism. The device measures the amount of force required to flatten the cornea slightly, which correlates with the pressure inside the eye. Other methods of ocular tonometry include applanation tonometry, which uses a small amount of fluorescein dye and a blue light to measure the IOP, and rebound tonometry, which uses a lightweight probe that briefly touches the cornea and then bounces back to determine the IOP.

Regular ocular tonometry is important for detecting glaucoma early and preventing vision loss. It is typically performed during routine eye exams and may be recommended more frequently for individuals at higher risk of developing glaucoma, such as those with a family history of the condition or certain medical conditions like diabetes.

Angle-closure glaucoma is a type of glaucoma that is characterized by the sudden or gradually increasing pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure) due to the closure or narrowing of the angle between the iris and cornea. This angle is where the drainage system of the eye, called the trabecular meshwork, is located. When the angle becomes too narrow or closes completely, fluid cannot properly drain from the eye, leading to a buildup of pressure that can damage the optic nerve and cause permanent vision loss.

Angle-closure glaucoma can be either acute or chronic. Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment to prevent permanent vision loss. It is characterized by sudden symptoms such as severe eye pain, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, halos around lights, and redness of the eye.

Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, on the other hand, develops more slowly over time and may not have any noticeable symptoms until significant damage has already occurred. It is important to diagnose and treat angle-closure glaucoma as early as possible to prevent vision loss. Treatment options include medications to lower eye pressure, laser treatment to create a new opening for fluid drainage, or surgery to improve the flow of fluid out of the eye.

A trabeculectomy is a surgical procedure performed on the eye to treat glaucoma, an eye condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye that can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss. The main goal of this operation is to create a new channel for the aqueous humor (the clear fluid inside the eye) to drain out, thus reducing the intraocular pressure (IOP).

During the trabeculectomy procedure, a small flap is made in the sclera (the white part of the eye), and a piece of the trabecular meshwork (a structure inside the eye that helps regulate the flow of aqueous humor) is removed. This opening allows the aqueous humor to bypass the obstructed drainage system and form a bleb, a small blister-like sac on the surface of the eye, which absorbs the fluid and reduces IOP.

The success of trabeculectomy depends on various factors, including the patient's age, type and severity of glaucoma, previous treatments, and overall health. Potential complications may include infection, bleeding, cataract formation, hypotony (abnormally low IOP), or failure to control IOP. Regular follow-up appointments with an ophthalmologist are necessary to monitor the eye's response to the surgery and manage any potential issues that may arise.

The ophthalmic artery is the first branch of the internal carotid artery, which supplies blood to the eye and its adnexa. It divides into several branches that provide oxygenated blood to various structures within the eye, including the retina, optic nerve, choroid, iris, ciliary body, and cornea. Any blockage or damage to the ophthalmic artery can lead to serious vision problems or even blindness.

Vision disorders refer to a wide range of conditions that affect the visual system and result in various symptoms, such as blurry vision, double vision, distorted vision, impaired depth perception, and difficulty with visual tracking or focusing. These disorders can be categorized into several types, including:

1. Refractive errors: These occur when the shape of the eye prevents light from focusing directly on the retina, resulting in blurry vision. Examples include myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, and presbyopia (age-related loss of near vision).
2. Strabismus: Also known as crossed eyes or walleye, strabismus is a misalignment of the eyes where they point in different directions, which can lead to double vision or loss of depth perception.
3. Amblyopia: Often called lazy eye, amblyopia is a condition where one eye has reduced vision due to lack of proper visual development during childhood. It may be caused by strabismus, refractive errors, or other factors that interfere with normal visual development.
4. Accommodative disorders: These involve problems with the focusing ability of the eyes, such as convergence insufficiency (difficulty focusing on close objects) and accommodative dysfunction (inability to maintain clear vision at different distances).
5. Binocular vision disorders: These affect how the eyes work together as a team, leading to issues like poor depth perception, eye strain, and headaches. Examples include convergence insufficiency, divergence excess, and suppression.
6. Ocular motility disorders: These involve problems with eye movement, such as nystagmus (involuntary eye movements), strabismus, or restricted extraocular muscle function.
7. Visual processing disorders: These affect the brain's ability to interpret and make sense of visual information, even when the eyes themselves are healthy. Symptoms may include difficulty with reading, recognizing shapes and objects, and understanding spatial relationships.
8. Low vision: This term refers to significant visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected with glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. It includes conditions like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts.
9. Blindness: Complete loss of sight in both eyes, which can be caused by various factors such as injury, disease, or genetic conditions.

Prostaglandins F (PGF) are a type of prostaglandin, which are naturally occurring hormone-like substances that have various effects on the body. They are produced in response to injury or infection and play a role in inflammation, fever, and pain. Prostaglandins F are synthesized for medical use and are available as drugs known as dinoprost and cloprostenol.

Dinoprost is a synthetic form of PGF2α (prostaglandin F2 alpha) used to induce labor and treat postpartum hemorrhage. It works by causing the uterus to contract, helping to expel the placenta and reduce bleeding.

Cloprostenol is a synthetic form of PGF2α used in veterinary medicine as a reproductive hormone to synchronize estrus cycles in cattle and sheep, as well as to induce parturition (giving birth) in cows. It works by stimulating the contraction of the uterus and promoting the release of luteinizing hormone (LH), which triggers ovulation.

It is important to note that these synthetic prostaglandins should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional or veterinarian, as they can have side effects and interactions with other medications.

The eye is the organ of sight, primarily responsible for detecting and focusing on visual stimuli. It is a complex structure composed of various parts that work together to enable vision. Here are some of the main components of the eye:

1. Cornea: The clear front part of the eye that refracts light entering the eye and protects the eye from harmful particles and microorganisms.
2. Iris: The colored part of the eye that controls the amount of light reaching the retina by adjusting the size of the pupil.
3. Pupil: The opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye.
4. Lens: A biconvex structure located behind the iris that further refracts light and focuses it onto the retina.
5. Retina: A layer of light-sensitive cells (rods and cones) at the back of the eye that convert light into electrical signals, which are then transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve.
6. Optic Nerve: The nerve that carries visual information from the retina to the brain.
7. Vitreous: A clear, gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina, providing structural support to the eye.
8. Conjunctiva: A thin, transparent membrane that covers the front of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids.
9. Extraocular Muscles: Six muscles that control the movement of the eye, allowing for proper alignment and focus.

The eye is a remarkable organ that allows us to perceive and interact with our surroundings. Various medical specialties, such as ophthalmology and optometry, are dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various eye conditions and diseases.

A blood pressure monitor is a device used to measure and record blood pressure levels. It typically consists of an inflatable cuff that wraps around the arm or wrist, a gauge that displays the pressure readings, and a pump that inflates and deflates the cuff.

There are two main types of blood pressure monitors: manual and digital. Manual monitors require the user to listen for specific sounds in the artery using a stethoscope while manually inflating and deflating the cuff. Digital monitors, on the other hand, automatically inflate and deflate the cuff and provide a digital readout of the blood pressure levels.

Blood pressure monitors are important tools for monitoring overall cardiovascular health and identifying potential hypertension or hypotension issues. Regular monitoring can help individuals manage their blood pressure levels and reduce the risk of complications such as stroke, heart disease, and kidney damage.

Retinal Ganglion Cells (RGCs) are a type of neuron located in the innermost layer of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. These cells receive visual information from photoreceptors (rods and cones) via intermediate cells called bipolar cells. RGCs then send this visual information through their long axons to form the optic nerve, which transmits the signals to the brain for processing and interpretation as vision.

There are several types of RGCs, each with distinct morphological and functional characteristics. Some RGCs are specialized in detecting specific features of the visual scene, such as motion, contrast, color, or brightness. The diversity of RGCs allows for a rich and complex representation of the visual world in the brain.

Damage to RGCs can lead to various visual impairments, including loss of vision, reduced visual acuity, and altered visual fields. Conditions associated with RGC damage or degeneration include glaucoma, optic neuritis, ischemic optic neuropathy, and some inherited retinal diseases.

"Vaccinium myrtillus" is the scientific name for a plant species, commonly known as the European blueberry or bilberry. It's a small shrub that bears blue-purple colored berries. While it is not a medical term itself, extracts from its fruits and leaves have been used in various traditional medicine systems and are also being studied in modern science for their potential health benefits. Bilberries contain various compounds including anthocyanins, which have antioxidant properties. However, it's important to note that these studies are still ongoing and not all claims are supported by robust scientific evidence.

An eye hemorrhage, also known as subconjunctival hemorrhage, is a condition where there is bleeding in the eye, specifically under the conjunctiva which is the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye (sclera). This membrane has tiny blood vessels that can rupture and cause blood to accumulate, leading to a visible red patch on the surface of the eye.

Eye hemorrhages are usually painless and harmless, and they often resolve on their own within 1-2 weeks without any treatment. However, if they occur frequently or are accompanied by other symptoms such as vision changes, pain, or sensitivity to light, it is important to seek medical attention as they could indicate a more serious underlying condition. Common causes of eye hemorrhages include trauma, high blood pressure, blood thinners, and aging.

Ophthalmoscopy is a medical examination technique used by healthcare professionals to observe the interior structures of the eye, including the retina, optic disc, and vitreous humor. This procedure typically involves using an ophthalmoscope, a handheld device that consists of a light and magnifying lenses. The healthcare provider looks through the ophthalmoscope and directly observes the internal structures of the eye by illuminating them.

There are several types of ophthalmoscopy, including direct ophthalmoscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy, and slit-lamp biomicroscopy. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, and they may be used in different situations depending on the specific clinical situation and the information needed.

Ophthalmoscopy is an important diagnostic tool for detecting and monitoring a wide range of eye conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and other retinal disorders. It can also provide valuable information about the overall health of the individual, as changes in the appearance of the retina or optic nerve may indicate the presence of systemic diseases such as hypertension or diabetes.

Optic nerve diseases refer to a group of conditions that affect the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. These diseases can cause various symptoms such as vision loss, decreased visual acuity, changes in color vision, and visual field defects. Examples of optic nerve diseases include optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve), glaucoma (damage to the optic nerve due to high eye pressure), optic nerve damage from trauma or injury, ischemic optic neuropathy (lack of blood flow to the optic nerve), and optic nerve tumors. Treatment for optic nerve diseases varies depending on the specific condition and may include medications, surgery, or lifestyle changes.

A glaucoma drainage implant is a medical device used in the surgical management of glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss. The implant provides an alternative drainage pathway for the aqueous humor, the clear fluid inside the eye, to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) when other treatment methods have been unsuccessful.

The glaucoma drainage implant typically consists of a small silicone or polypropylene plate with a tube attached. During surgery, the tube is carefully inserted into the anterior chamber of the eye, allowing the aqueous humor to flow through the tube and collect on the plate. The plate is placed underneath the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye, where the fluid gets absorbed by the body.

There are various types of glaucoma drainage implants available, such as the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve, Baerveldt Glaucoma Implant, and Molteno Glaucoma Implant. Each type has its unique design features and may be more suitable for specific cases depending on the severity of glaucoma, previous surgical history, and individual patient factors.

Glaucoma drainage implant surgery is usually considered when other treatment options, such as medication or laser therapy, have failed to control IOP effectively. The procedure aims to prevent further optic nerve damage and preserve the patient's remaining vision. Potential complications of glaucoma drainage implant surgery include infection, bleeding, hypotony (abnormally low IOP), exposure of the tube, and failure of the device. Regular postoperative follow-up with an eye care professional is essential to monitor the implant's performance and manage any potential complications.

The optic nerve, also known as the second cranial nerve, is the nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain. It is composed of approximately one million nerve fibers that carry signals related to vision, such as light intensity and color, from the eye's photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) to the visual cortex in the brain. The optic nerve is responsible for carrying this visual information so that it can be processed and interpreted by the brain, allowing us to see and perceive our surroundings. Damage to the optic nerve can result in vision loss or impairment.

Excitatory Amino Acid Transporter 1 (EAAT1) is a type of glutamate transporter protein found in the membranes of glial cells in the central nervous system. Glutamate is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, and its levels must be carefully regulated to maintain normal neuronal function and survival. EAAT1 plays a crucial role in this regulation by transporting glutamate from the synaptic cleft back into the glial cells, where it can be converted to glutamine or stored for later use. In this way, EAAT1 helps to terminate the excitatory signal and prevent excessive accumulation of glutamate in the extracellular space, which can lead to excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration. Mutations in the gene that encodes EAAT1 have been associated with certain neurological disorders, including episodic ataxia type 6 and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Nerve fibers are specialized structures that constitute the long, slender processes (axons) of neurons (nerve cells). They are responsible for conducting electrical impulses, known as action potentials, away from the cell body and transmitting them to other neurons or effector organs such as muscles and glands. Nerve fibers are often surrounded by supportive cells called glial cells and are grouped together to form nerve bundles or nerves. These fibers can be myelinated (covered with a fatty insulating sheath called myelin) or unmyelinated, which influences the speed of impulse transmission.

Neovascular glaucoma is a type of glaucoma that is characterized by the growth of new, abnormal blood vessels on the iris (the colored part of the eye) and/or over the drainage channels (trabecular meshwork) in the corner of the eye. These new blood vessels can interfere with the normal flow of fluid out of the eye, leading to an increase in eye pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP). This elevated IOP can cause damage to the optic nerve and result in permanent vision loss if not treated promptly and effectively.

Neovascular glaucoma is often associated with other underlying conditions that affect the blood vessels, such as diabetes, central retinal vein occlusion, or ocular ischemic syndrome. Treatment typically involves addressing the underlying cause, as well as controlling the IOP with medications, laser treatment, or surgery to prevent further vision loss.

The term "Asian Continental Ancestry Group" is a medical/ethnic classification used to describe a person's genetic background and ancestry. According to this categorization, individuals with origins in the Asian continent are grouped together. This includes populations from regions such as East Asia (e.g., China, Japan, Korea), South Asia (e.g., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh), Southeast Asia (e.g., Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand), and Central Asia (e.g., Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan). It is important to note that this broad categorization may not fully capture the genetic diversity within these regions or accurately reflect an individual's specific ancestral origins.

Gene frequency, also known as allele frequency, is a measure in population genetics that reflects the proportion of a particular gene or allele (variant of a gene) in a given population. It is calculated as the number of copies of a specific allele divided by the total number of all alleles at that genetic locus in the population.

For example, if we consider a gene with two possible alleles, A and a, the gene frequency of allele A (denoted as p) can be calculated as follows:

p = (number of copies of allele A) / (total number of all alleles at that locus)

Similarly, the gene frequency of allele a (denoted as q) would be:

q = (number of copies of allele a) / (total number of all alleles at that locus)

Since there are only two possible alleles for this gene in this example, p + q = 1. These frequencies can help researchers understand genetic diversity and evolutionary processes within populations.

Pulsatile flow is a type of fluid flow that occurs in a rhythmic, wave-like pattern, typically seen in the cardiovascular system. It refers to the periodic variation in the volume or velocity of a fluid (such as blood) that is caused by the regular beating of the heart. In pulsatile flow, there are periods of high flow followed by periods of low or no flow, which creates a distinct pattern on a graph or tracing. This type of flow is important for maintaining proper function and health in organs and tissues throughout the body.

A case-control study is an observational research design used to identify risk factors or causes of a disease or health outcome. In this type of study, individuals with the disease or condition (cases) are compared with similar individuals who do not have the disease or condition (controls). The exposure history or other characteristics of interest are then compared between the two groups to determine if there is an association between the exposure and the disease.

Case-control studies are often used when it is not feasible or ethical to conduct a randomized controlled trial, as they can provide valuable insights into potential causes of diseases or health outcomes in a relatively short period of time and at a lower cost than other study designs. However, because case-control studies rely on retrospective data collection, they are subject to biases such as recall bias and selection bias, which can affect the validity of the results. Therefore, it is important to carefully design and conduct case-control studies to minimize these potential sources of bias.

Exfoliation syndrome is a medical condition that affects the eyes. It is characterized by the progressive loss of the tissue that covers and protects the front part of the eye, called the cornea and the iris. This tissue is called the extracellular matrix, which is produced and maintained by the cells called fibroblasts. In exfoliation syndrome, these fibroblasts produce an abnormal protein that clumps together and forms white flakes that can be seen on the front surface of the eye. These flakes are made up of fibrillar extracellular matrix material, which is thought to come from the breakdown of the normal extracellular matrix. Over time, these flakes can build up and cause damage to the eye, leading to a variety of complications such as increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, cataracts, and corneal endothelial decompensation.

Exfoliation syndrome is typically a bilateral disease, meaning that it affects both eyes, although one eye may be more severely affected than the other. It is also associated with an increased risk of developing glaucoma, which can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss if left untreated. The exact cause of exfoliation syndrome is not fully understood, but it is thought to have a genetic component, as it has been found to cluster in families. Additionally, there are environmental factors that may increase the risk of developing exfoliation syndrome such as UV exposure, smoking and certain medications.

It's important to note that Exfoliation Syndrome can be asymptomatic at early stages, but regular eye examinations with an ophthalmologist is recommended for people over 40 years old or those who have a family history of the condition. Early detection and management of exfoliation syndrome can help prevent or slow down the progression of complications associated with it.

The trabecular meshwork is a specialized tissue located in the anterior chamber angle of the eye, near the iris and cornea. It is composed of a network of interconnected beams or trabeculae that provide support and structure to the eye. The primary function of the trabecular meshwork is to regulate the outflow of aqueous humor, the fluid that fills the anterior chamber of the eye, and maintain intraocular pressure within normal ranges.

The aqueous humor flows from the ciliary processes in the posterior chamber of the eye through the pupil and into the anterior chamber. From there, it drains out of the eye through the trabecular meshwork and into the canal of Schlemm, which leads to the venous system. Any obstruction or damage to the trabecular meshwork can lead to an increase in intraocular pressure and potentially contribute to the development of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.

Filtering surgery is a type of ophthalmic procedure, specifically a glaucoma surgery, that involves creating a new pathway for the aqueous humor (the clear fluid inside the eye) to drain from the anterior chamber to the exterior through a synthetic implant. This surgery is aimed at reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle or closed-angle glaucoma who have not responded well to medication or laser treatments. The most common type of filtering surgery is trabeculectomy.

In a trabeculectomy, a small opening is made in the sclera (the white part of the eye), and a thin piece of the sclera along with the underlying trabecular meshwork is removed to create a filtering bleb. This bleb is a raised area on the surface of the eye that allows the aqueous humor to drain out, forming a fluid-filled space under the conjunctiva. The fluid then gradually reabsorbs into the bloodstream, lowering the IOP and relieving pressure on the optic nerve, which can help prevent further vision loss due to glaucoma.

It is important to note that filtering surgery carries risks such as infection, bleeding, cataract formation, and potential loss of vision. Proper postoperative care and follow-up with an ophthalmologist are crucial for successful outcomes.

Gonioscopy is a diagnostic procedure in ophthalmology used to examine the anterior chamber angle, which is the area where the iris and cornea meet. This examination helps to evaluate the drainage pathways of the eye for conditions such as glaucoma. A special contact lens called a goniolens is placed on the cornea during the procedure to allow the healthcare provider to visualize the angle using a biomicroscope. The lens may be coupled with a mirrored or prismatic surface to enhance the view of the angle. Gonioscopy can help detect conditions like narrow angles, closed angles, neovascularization, and other abnormalities that might contribute to glaucoma development or progression.

A haplotype is a group of genes or DNA sequences that are inherited together from a single parent. It refers to a combination of alleles (variant forms of a gene) that are located on the same chromosome and are usually transmitted as a unit. Haplotypes can be useful in tracing genetic ancestry, understanding the genetic basis of diseases, and developing personalized medical treatments.

In population genetics, haplotypes are often used to study patterns of genetic variation within and between populations. By comparing haplotype frequencies across populations, researchers can infer historical events such as migrations, population expansions, and bottlenecks. Additionally, haplotypes can provide information about the evolutionary history of genes and genomic regions.

In clinical genetics, haplotypes can be used to identify genetic risk factors for diseases or to predict an individual's response to certain medications. For example, specific haplotypes in the HLA gene region have been associated with increased susceptibility to certain autoimmune diseases, while other haplotypes in the CYP450 gene family can affect how individuals metabolize drugs.

Overall, haplotypes provide a powerful tool for understanding the genetic basis of complex traits and diseases, as well as for developing personalized medical treatments based on an individual's genetic makeup.

Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) is a type of genetic variation that occurs when a single nucleotide (A, T, C, or G) in the DNA sequence is altered. This alteration must occur in at least 1% of the population to be considered a SNP. These variations can help explain why some people are more susceptible to certain diseases than others and can also influence how an individual responds to certain medications. SNPs can serve as biological markers, helping scientists locate genes that are associated with disease. They can also provide information about an individual's ancestry and ethnic background.

A circadian rhythm is a roughly 24-hour biological cycle that regulates various physiological and behavioral processes in living organisms. It is driven by the body's internal clock, which is primarily located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus in the brain.

The circadian rhythm controls many aspects of human physiology, including sleep-wake cycles, hormone secretion, body temperature, and metabolism. It helps to synchronize these processes with the external environment, particularly the day-night cycle caused by the rotation of the Earth.

Disruptions to the circadian rhythm can have negative effects on health, leading to conditions such as insomnia, sleep disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and even increased risk of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Factors that can disrupt the circadian rhythm include shift work, jet lag, irregular sleep schedules, and exposure to artificial light at night.

Retrospective studies, also known as retrospective research or looking back studies, are a type of observational study that examines data from the past to draw conclusions about possible causal relationships between risk factors and outcomes. In these studies, researchers analyze existing records, medical charts, or previously collected data to test a hypothesis or answer a specific research question.

Retrospective studies can be useful for generating hypotheses and identifying trends, but they have limitations compared to prospective studies, which follow participants forward in time from exposure to outcome. Retrospective studies are subject to biases such as recall bias, selection bias, and information bias, which can affect the validity of the results. Therefore, retrospective studies should be interpreted with caution and used primarily to generate hypotheses for further testing in prospective studies.

Genotype, in genetics, refers to the complete heritable genetic makeup of an individual organism, including all of its genes. It is the set of instructions contained in an organism's DNA for the development and function of that organism. The genotype is the basis for an individual's inherited traits, and it can be contrasted with an individual's phenotype, which refers to the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism that result from the expression of its genes in combination with environmental influences.

It is important to note that an individual's genotype is not necessarily identical to their genetic sequence. Some genes have multiple forms called alleles, and an individual may inherit different alleles for a given gene from each parent. The combination of alleles that an individual inherits for a particular gene is known as their genotype for that gene.

Understanding an individual's genotype can provide important information about their susceptibility to certain diseases, their response to drugs and other treatments, and their risk of passing on inherited genetic disorders to their offspring.

An encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work containing articles on various topics, usually arranged in alphabetical order. In the context of medicine, a medical encyclopedia is a collection of articles that provide information about a wide range of medical topics, including diseases and conditions, treatments, tests, procedures, and anatomy and physiology. Medical encyclopedias may be published in print or electronic formats and are often used as a starting point for researching medical topics. They can provide reliable and accurate information on medical subjects, making them useful resources for healthcare professionals, students, and patients alike. Some well-known examples of medical encyclopedias include the Merck Manual and the Stedman's Medical Dictionary.

Hypotension is a medical term that refers to abnormally low blood pressure, usually defined as a systolic blood pressure less than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or a diastolic blood pressure less than 60 mm Hg. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels as the heart pumps blood.

Hypotension can cause symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, and fainting, especially when standing up suddenly. In severe cases, hypotension can lead to shock, which is a life-threatening condition characterized by multiple organ failure due to inadequate blood flow.

Hypotension can be caused by various factors, including certain medications, medical conditions such as heart disease, endocrine disorders, and dehydration. It is important to seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of hypotension, as it can indicate an underlying health issue that requires treatment.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system. It is a surgical specialty, and ophthalmologists are medical doctors who complete additional years of training to become experts in eye care. They are qualified to perform eye exams, diagnose and treat eye diseases, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and perform eye surgery. Some subspecialties within ophthalmology include cornea and external disease, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, retina and vitreous, and oculoplastics.

Eye diseases are a range of conditions that affect the eye or visual system, causing damage to vision and, in some cases, leading to blindness. These diseases can be categorized into various types, including:

1. Refractive errors: These include myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, and presbyopia, which affect the way light is focused on the retina and can usually be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
2. Cataracts: A clouding of the lens inside the eye that leads to blurry vision, glare, and decreased contrast sensitivity. Cataract surgery is the most common treatment for this condition.
3. Glaucoma: A group of diseases characterized by increased pressure in the eye, leading to damage to the optic nerve and potential blindness if left untreated. Treatment includes medications, laser therapy, or surgery.
4. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD): A progressive condition that affects the central part of the retina called the macula, causing blurry vision and, in advanced stages, loss of central vision. Treatment may include anti-VEGF injections, laser therapy, or nutritional supplements.
5. Diabetic retinopathy: A complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels in the retina, leading to bleeding, leakage, and potential blindness if left untreated. Treatment includes laser therapy, anti-VEGF injections, or surgery.
6. Retinal detachment: A separation of the retina from its underlying tissue, which can lead to vision loss if not treated promptly with surgery.
7. Amblyopia (lazy eye): A condition where one eye does not develop normal vision, often due to a misalignment or refractive error in childhood. Treatment includes correcting the underlying problem and encouraging the use of the weaker eye through patching or other methods.
8. Strabismus (crossed eyes): A misalignment of the eyes that can lead to amblyopia if not treated promptly with surgery, glasses, or other methods.
9. Corneal diseases: Conditions that affect the transparent outer layer of the eye, such as keratoconus, Fuchs' dystrophy, and infectious keratitis, which can lead to vision loss if not treated promptly.
10. Uveitis: Inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, which can cause vision loss if not treated promptly with anti-inflammatory medications or surgery.

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Its features parallel primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), including characteristic optic disc cupping and visual-field loss, ... Low-tension glaucoma (LTG) is a chronic optic neuropathy that affects adults. ... encoded search term (Low-Tension Glaucoma) and Low-Tension Glaucoma What to Read Next on Medscape ... Also, see eMedicineHealths patient education articles Normal-Tension Glaucoma, Glaucoma Overview, Glaucoma FAQs, and Glaucoma ...
Its features parallel primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), including characteristic optic disc cupping and visual-field loss, ... Low-tension glaucoma (LTG) is a chronic optic neuropathy that affects adults. ... encoded search term (Low-Tension Glaucoma) and Low-Tension Glaucoma What to Read Next on Medscape ... Low tension glaucoma--its place in modern glaucoma practice. Br J Ophthalmol. 1992 Aug. 76(8):494-6. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. [Full ...
... September 14, 2023. Lynda Charters ... copies were present in the blood of patients with high-tension glaucoma (HTG) compared with those with normal-tension glaucoma ... and may thus contribute to glaucoma pathology. [Patients with glaucoma] with a low number of mtDNA copies per cell may be ... Low mitochondrial DNA copy number in buffy coat DNA of primary open-angle glaucoma patients. Exp Eye Res. 2023;232:109500. doi: ...
Its features parallel primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), including characteristic optic disc cupping and visual-field loss, ... Low-tension glaucoma (LTG) is a chronic optic neuropathy that affects adults. ... encoded search term (Low-Tension Glaucoma) and Low-Tension Glaucoma What to Read Next on Medscape ... Low tension glaucoma--its place in modern glaucoma practice. Br J Ophthalmol. 1992 Aug. 76(8):494-6. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. [Full ...
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ICD-10-CM code H40.1234 for Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage - Billable ... H40.12 Low-tension glaucoma. *H40.121 Low-tension glaucoma, right eye *H40.122 Low-tension glaucoma, left eye ... H40.1234 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage. It is found in the ... H40.8 Other glaucoma *. H40.81 Glaucoma with increased episcleral venous pressure. *H40.811 Glaucoma with increased episcleral ...
Open-angle glaucoma. *Low-tension glaucoma. *Glaucoma suspect. *Primary angle-closure glaucoma ... Secondary glaucoma. Risk Factors - Filtering VEHSS data by Risk Factor allows the user to explore data for the subset of ...
Glaucoma de Baixa Tensão/complicações; Glaucoma de Baixa Tensão/diagnóstico; Glaucoma de Baixa Tensão/epidemiologia; Hemorragia ... PRCIS Patients with low-tension optic disc hemorrhages (DHs) are more frequently women, have a diagnosis of normal-tension ... We sought to characterize distinct clinical subtypes of patients with high-tension disc hemorrhage (HTDH) and low-tension disc ... Clinical Profiles of Glaucomatous Patients With High-tension and Low-tension Optic Disc Hemorrhages: A Comparative Study. ...
What is Glaucoma and how does it affect vision? Learn about the disease that affects millions of Americans and see what you can ... Normal-tension glaucoma or low-tension glaucoma. This is another form of open-angle glaucoma in which the intraocular pressure ... Home » Eye Care » Your Eye Health » Eye Diseases » Glaucoma. Glaucoma. Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable vision loss ... How does glaucoma affect your vision?. Types of Glaucoma: There are a number of types of glaucoma, some more acute than others ...
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness. Read about different types of glaucoma. ... Have low blood pressure Experts dont know what causes normal-tension glaucoma, but research shows that treatments that lower ... Normal-tension glaucoma Treatments: Medicines, laser treatment, surgery. Normal-tension glaucoma is a type of open-angle ... Learn more about glaucoma Primary glaucomas Some types of glaucoma are caused by other medical conditions - but for other ...
Secondary glaucoma is glaucoma that is caused by previous or existing conditions or issues. Learn more about its possible ... Low-tension glaucoma: an oxymoron in ophthalmology. Preventing Chronic Disease. January 2019. ... What is glaucoma? Glaucoma Research Foundation. Accessed April 2023. What is glaucoma? In Glaucoma: What every patient should ... LEARN MORE about glaucoma medications and glaucoma surgery. Can secondary glaucoma be cured?. Unfortunately, glaucoma cannot be ...
The effect of Ca2+ antagonist on visual field in low tension glaucoma. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1989;227:408-12. ... Migraine and low-tension glaucoma. A case control study. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 1985;26:1105-8. ... Response of blood flow to warm and cold in normal and low-tension glaucoma patients. Am J Ophthalmol 1988;105:35-9. ... Kitazawa Y, Shirata S, Yamamoto T. Optic disc haemorrhage in low tension glaucoma. Ophthalmology 1986;93:853-7. ...
... we have assembled an alphabetical list of terms and phrases relating to glaucoma and its diagnosis and treatment. These are ... Normal-Tension Glaucoma: Also called low-tension glaucoma. A type of glaucoma in which intraocular pressure stays within the ... although people with relatively low pressures can still have glaucoma (see Normal-Tension Glaucoma). ... Angle-Closure Glaucoma or Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma: A type of glaucoma in which the angle is closed in many or most areas ...
In the left BA18 area, the mean thickness of the cortex in the early glaucoma group was significantly lower than in the control ... The studied groups constituted patients with bilateral normal-tension glaucoma of the same stage (n = 45) and age-matched ... The most prominent change during the course of glaucoma was the increase in grey matter thickness in the right cuneus. ... Additionally, the regions of the brain early affected during glaucoma with reduced thickness were the right lateral occipital ...
... glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases that damage the nerves carrying images from the eye to the brain. READ MORE ... Normal-tension. Some people with normal eye pressure develop glaucoma, a disease known as low-tension or normal-tension ... Glaucoma medications, which can come in topical or oral form, are designed to lower pressure in the eye. Other glaucoma ... Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form of glaucoma. * Glaucoma can occur in children as well as adults. About one out of ...
Kitazawa Y, Shirato S, Yamamoto T: Optic disc hemorrhage in low-tension glaucoma. Ophthalmology 1986;93:853-857. ... Color Doppler imaging and plasma levels of endothelin-1 in low-tension glaucoma. Acta Ophthalmol Scand 1997;224:S11-S13. ... Collaborative Normal-Tension Glaucoma Study Group: The effectiveness of intraocular pressure reduction in the treatment of ... Kaiser HJ, Flammer J, Wenk M, Luschur T: Endothelin-1 plasma levels in normal-tension glaucoma. Abnormal response to postural ...
Systemic nocturnal hypotension may be a risk factor for low-tension glaucoma. There is also some evidence that nocturnal ... OSAS may increase the risk of NAION and low-tension glaucoma via several potential mechanisms, including impaired ...
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  • An acute type of glaucoma, called angle-closure glaucoma, can present sudden symptoms such as foggy, blurred vision, halos around lights, eye pain, headache and even nausea. (turnereye.com)
  • Acute angle-closure glaucoma is marked by a sudden increase in eye pressure, which can cause severe pain, blurred vision, halos, nausea, and headaches. (turnereye.com)
  • Angle-closure glaucoma, also called narrow-angle or acute glaucoma, is a medical emergency. (nih.gov)
  • If it's not treated, angle-closure glaucoma can cause blindness in just a few days. (nih.gov)
  • Your doctor might treat both eyes to prevent future problems, even if you only have angle-closure glaucoma in 1 eye. (nih.gov)
  • Another type of angle-closure glaucoma, sometimes called slow or chronic angle-closure glaucoma, happens more slowly and might not have any symptoms. (nih.gov)
  • This helps the doctor decide whether Open-Angle or Angle-Closure Glaucoma is present. (glaucoma.org)
  • Angle Closure Glaucoma - This type of glaucoma can also be called acute glaucoma, or narrow angle glaucoma. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • With angle closure glaucoma, the iris and cornea are not as wide and open as they should be. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • The treatment for secondary glaucoma depends on whether it is open angle or angle closure glaucoma. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • A detailed history taking and meticulous clinical evaluation helped us differentiate from acute primary angle closure glaucoma. (lww.com)
  • 6 , 7 ] This case report adds to the limited literature available on escitalopram-induced acute angle closure glaucoma and ciliochoroidal effusion in Indian ethnic eyes. (lww.com)
  • There are a few different types of glaucoma including open-angle glaucoma (which is the most common), angle-closure glaucoma (also called closed-angle), normal tension glaucoma, and pigmentary glaucoma. (northwestpharmacy.com)
  • Failure to treat angle closure within a day can result in angle closure glaucoma. (mgoptometrist.co.nz)
  • Chronic angle closure and angle closure glaucoma. (mgoptometrist.co.nz)
  • The prevalence of primary angle-closure glaucoma was low. (amplifyeye.care)
  • A less common type of glaucoma, acute angle-closure glaucoma , usually occurs abruptly due to a rapid increase of pressure in the eye. (omnieye.net)
  • Angle-closure glaucoma can be chronic (progressing gradually) or acute (appearing suddenly). (omnieye.net)
  • Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable vision loss and blindness in adults in the United States and Canada and the second leading cause of blindness in the World. (turnereye.com)
  • When detected in the early stages, glaucoma can often be controlled, preventing severe vision loss and blindness. (turnereye.com)
  • African Americans over the age of 40 (glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African Americans, 6-8 times more common than in Caucasians. (turnereye.com)
  • Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging a nerve in the back of your eye called the optic nerve. (nih.gov)
  • In fact, open-angle glaucoma causes almost 2 in 10 cases of blindness in African Americans. (nih.gov)
  • Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the National Eye Institute. (healthywomen.org)
  • Without treatment, glaucoma can cause permanent blindness within a few years. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African Americans. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If you have symptoms of acute closed-angle glaucoma, you need to be tested for glaucoma right away to prevent blindness. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A new study conducted by researchers at the Harvard University suggests that overweight women are at a lower risk than their slimmer counterparts to come down with the blindness-causing eye disease called glaucoma. (medicaldaily.com)
  • While cataracts can be corrected, glaucoma and macular degeneration are much more complicated and can cause irreversible blindness. (northwestpharmacy.com)
  • Glaucoma is of particular concern for people over the age of 60 because it's the leading cause of blindness in that age group. (northwestpharmacy.com)
  • One of the major concerns with glaucoma is elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) because it can cause damage to the optic nerve, which can lead to irreversible blindness. (northwestpharmacy.com)
  • Blindness can occur if closed-angle glaucoma is left untreated. (eyeassociatesoftallahassee.com)
  • In Black people, glaucoma is more severe and develops at an earlier age, and blindness is 6 to 8 times more likely. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable vision loss and blindness in older individuals in the United States and Canada and the second leading cause of blindness in the World, even more than macular degeneration . (willowlawneyecare.com)
  • These combined with socioeconomic burden and deprivation in society increases the risk of glaucoma blindness in women, especially older adults. (iapb.org)
  • We need glaucoma specialists, experts in women's health and public health specialists to strategize to prevent glaucoma blindness in women. (iapb.org)
  • Age- and sex-adjusted prevalence of bilateral blindness was 3.2%, which was exclusively due to glaucoma in 9 (22.0%) of 41 cases. (amplifyeye.care)
  • Glaucoma is a significant cause of blindness worldwide - Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. (optometrists.co.uk)
  • Advanced glaucoma may even cause blindness. (omnieye.net)
  • Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness in the U.S. It most often occurs in people over age 40, although an infant (congenital) form of glaucoma exists. (omnieye.net)
  • If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to significant vision loss in both eyes, and may even lead to blindness. (omnieye.net)
  • The number one cause of preventable blindness, glaucoma was once inextricably linked to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). (indexarticles.com)
  • The 2 paths reunite at POAG, which then leads to Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies as for hyperbaric glaucomas and Ophthalmologist. (cdc.gov)
  • POAG, primary open-angle glaucoma. (cdc.gov)
  • Its features parallel primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) , including characteristic optic disc cupping and visual-field loss, with the exception of a consistently normal intraocular pressure (IOP), ie, less than 22 mm Hg. (medscape.com)
  • Up to 15-25% of patients with POAG experience low-tension glaucoma. (medscape.com)
  • A team of Dutch investigators attempting to elucidate the pathogenesis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common of the glaucomas, found that fewer mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copies were present in the blood of patients with high-tension glaucoma (HTG) compared with those with normal-tension glaucoma (NTG), suggesting that genetically deficient mtDNA replication may be a culprit in HTG. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • [1] The pathogenesis remains poorly understood, and there is controversy over whether it is a spectrum of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) or represents heterogeneous diseases. (nih.gov)
  • It is now widely estimated that a larger percentage of patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) are suffering from normal tension glaucoma. (wikipedia.org)
  • While the excavation of the optic nerve head and the thinning of its rim appear in all kinds of glaucoma (with high tension and with normal tension, in Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and in secondary glaucoma), small hemorrhages close to the optic disc have been identified as a characteristic clinical sign of normal tension glaucoma. (wikipedia.org)
  • Purpose: To analyse the relationship between measured intraocular pressure (IOP) and central corneal thickness (CCT), corneal hysteresis (CH) and corneal resistance factor (CRF) in ocular hypertension (OHT), primary open-angle (POAG) and normal tension glaucoma (NTG) eyes using multiple tonometry devices. (aston.ac.uk)
  • Akopov E, Astakhov Y, Nefedova D. Retinal vessels calibrometry in normal pressure glaucoma evaluation [abstract]. (medscape.com)
  • Anterior visual pathway assessment by magnetic resonance imaging in normal-pressure glaucoma. (medscape.com)
  • Aim: Vascular risk factors, and particularly vasospasm, are thought to play a part in the pathogenesis of normal pressure glaucoma (NPG). (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions: This study has identified dysfunction of the systemic vascular endothelial cell in patients with normal pressure glaucoma. (bmj.com)
  • Although glaucoma is generally associated with raised intraocular pressure, nearly one third of all glaucoma cases have normal eye pressure-a condition known as normal pressure glaucoma (NPG). (bmj.com)
  • Normal Tension Glaucoma - This is also known as low tension glaucoma or normal pressure glaucoma. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • According to current knowledge, in normal pressure glaucoma patients not only the eye is diseased, but possibly the cardiovascular system of the body in general. (cismst.de)
  • Used to treat open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. (medscape.com)
  • The groups were as follows: 97 patients with HTG, 37 patients with NTG, 9 controls with ocular hypertension, and 32 controls with cataracts but no glaucoma. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • People with ocular hypertension may be considered Glaucoma Suspects. (glaucoma.org)
  • In fact, you can have high intraocular pressure, known as ocular hypertension, and not have glaucoma. (healthywomen.org)
  • Kass MA, Heuer DK, Higginbotham EJ, Johnson CA, Keltner JL, Miller JP, Parrish RK, Wilson MR, Gordon MO: The Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study: a randomized trial determines that topical ocular hypotensive medication delays or prevents the onset of primary open-angle glaucoma. (karger.com)
  • To describe the distribution of ocular variables, risk factors, and disease severity in newly diagnosed ocular hypertension (OH) or open-angle glaucoma (OAG). (hindawi.com)
  • Presently, risk factors with strongest evidence for conversion of ocular hypertension (OH) to glaucoma, or presence and progression of open-angle glaucoma (OAG), include older age, thinner central corneal thickness (CCT), greater cup-to-disc ratio (C/D ratio), and higher intraocular pressure (IOP). (hindawi.com)
  • There are a handful of prostaglandin analogs approved for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension: Xalatan (latanoprost), Lumigan (bimatoprost), Travatan Z (Travoprost), and Zioptan (tafluprost), and Vyzulta (latanoprostene bunod). (northwestpharmacy.com)
  • Due to a buildup of pressure in the eye, glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve which is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain. (turnereye.com)
  • If damage to the optic nerve from high eye pressure continues, glaucoma will cause a loss of vision. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • Many patients are unaware they have this type of glaucoma until their vision is affected and damage to the optic nerve has already set in. (eyeassociatesoftallahassee.com)
  • Glaucoma, in its most prevalent form, is a slowly progressing eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve (optic neuropathy) resulting in permanent vision loss. (mgoptometrist.co.nz)
  • Glaucoma is the name given to a number of different conditions that can result in damage to the optic nerve head. (mgoptometrist.co.nz)
  • Cataracts involve the clouding of the eye's lens, while glaucoma is typically caused by damage to the optic nerve that is often related to increased eye pressure. (heartland-eye.com)
  • Many-but not all-forms of glaucoma are commonly caused by increased eye pressure and damage to the optic nerve. (heartland-eye.com)
  • Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that lead to progressive damage to the optic nerve. (omnieye.net)
  • Pioneers in glaucoma research, however, disproved the assumption, after discovering significant damage to the optic nerve in patients with IOP in the normal range. (indexarticles.com)
  • If you are over the age of 40 and have a family history of glaucoma, have a complete eye exam with your opthalmologist every couple of years. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • You can't prevent getting glaucoma but you can have it diagnosed early by having regular routine eye examinations especially if you have any of the risk factors above (with particular reference to having a family history of glaucoma or being over 60 years old). (mgoptometrist.co.nz)
  • You do NOT need to have a family history of glaucoma to develop the condition. (optometrists.co.uk)
  • People with a family history of glaucoma, African Americans over the age of 40 and Hispanics over the age of 60 have an increased risk of developing glaucoma. (omnieye.net)
  • Pigmentary glaucoma happens when the pigment (color) from your iris (the colored part of your eye) flakes off and blocks fluid from draining out of your eye. (nih.gov)
  • Young, white men who are near-sighted are more likely to get pigmentary glaucoma. (nih.gov)
  • According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, about 30 percent of people with pigment dispersion syndrome develop pigmentary glaucoma, a type of open-angle glaucoma. (healthywomen.org)
  • Pigmentary Glaucoma - A form of secondary open angle glaucoma that occurs when the pigment granules in the back of the iris break into the clear fluid produced inside the eye. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • Pigmentary glaucoma most commonly develops in young to middle-aged men. (eyeassociatesoftallahassee.com)
  • Normal-tension glaucoma is a type of open-angle glaucoma that happens in people with normal eye pressure. (nih.gov)
  • Asian Americans have a higher risk for getting a type of open-angle glaucoma called normal-pressure or normal-tension glaucoma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • risk factors for the progression of open-angle glaucoma. (medscape.com)
  • To examine the influence of the black currant anthocyanins (BCACs) on the disease progression of open-angle glaucoma (OAG), a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-masked trial was made in 38 patients with OAG treated by antiglaucoma drops. (karger.com)
  • The mechanism of primary open-angle glaucoma involves an increase of transforming growth factor beta-2 (TGFB2), which causes dysregulation of the extracellular matrix within the juxtacanalicular trabecular meshwork. (reviewofophthalmology.com)
  • Another probable mechanism of this glaucoma subtype may be decreased trabecular meshwork cellularity. (reviewofophthalmology.com)
  • This form of glaucoma usually develops very slowly as the eye's drainage canals gradually become clogged. (glaucoma.org)
  • Glaucoma occurs when grains of pigment from the back of the iris flake off into the aqueous humor, eventually clogging the drainage meshwork and raising eye pressure. (healthywomen.org)
  • Primary Open Angle Glaucoma - This is the most common type of glaucoma, happening when the eye's drainage canals become clogged. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • With open angle glaucoma , the entrances to the drainage canals are clear and should be working properly. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • While glaucoma is most often a problem with drainage, a cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens allowing less light to pass through. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • Open-angle glaucoma occurs when the location where your cornea and iris meet (called the drainage area) remains open, but the drainage canals fail to function correctly. (eyeassociatesoftallahassee.com)
  • If the drainage area of the eye suddenly becomes blocked, it is considered closed-angle glaucoma. (eyeassociatesoftallahassee.com)
  • Surgery: Trabeculectomy, shunt implants, or minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) to create alternative drainage pathways. (ulicznik.net)
  • This form of glaucoma is caused by a complete blockage of the eye's drainage system. (heartland-eye.com)
  • Many people who develop this type of glaucoma have a very narrow drainage angle. (omnieye.net)
  • [ 18 , 19 ] A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 randomized clinical trials studying IOP-lowering agents for treatment of normal-tension glaucoma determined that latanoprost, bimatoprost, and timolol were most effective. (medscape.com)
  • Collaborative Normal-Tension Glaucoma Study Group: The effectiveness of intraocular pressure reduction in the treatment of normal-tension glaucoma. (karger.com)
  • The primary forms of glaucoma are open-angle and narrow-angle, with open-angle being the most common type. (turnereye.com)
  • Also like primary glaucoma, the two main types of secondary glaucoma are open angle and angle closure (also called narrow angle ). (allaboutvision.com)
  • Closed-angle glaucoma , also called angle-closure or narrow-angle glaucoma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This type of glaucoma, also called closed-angle glaucoma or narrow-angle glaucoma, is a less common form of the disease. (omnieye.net)
  • In congenital glaucoma, babies are born with a problem in their eye that keeps fluid from draining normally. (nih.gov)
  • Congenital glaucoma is rare - only about 1 in 10,000 babies born in the United States have it. (nih.gov)
  • Surgery works very well to treat congenital glaucoma. (nih.gov)
  • Also, see eMedicineHealth's patient education articles Normal-Tension Glaucoma , Glaucoma Overview , Glaucoma FAQs , and Glaucoma Medications . (medscape.com)
  • Because open-angle glaucoma is the most common type, and too much pressure in the eye isn't 'good,' many of the prescription medications approved to treat glaucoma aim to decrease internal eye pressure. (northwestpharmacy.com)
  • Most of the medications, both new and old, we prescribe for glaucoma are quite safe-especially if we educate our patients to occlude their puncta. (optometrytimes.com)
  • All in all, the glaucoma medications we commonly prescribe are typically safe, even for our older patients. (optometrytimes.com)
  • Whether you develop glaucoma depends on how much pressure your optic nerve-the bundle of 1.2 million nerve fibers that transmits images from the eye to the brain-can take without being damaged. (healthywomen.org)
  • Some people with normal eye pressure develop glaucoma, a disease known as low-tension or normal-tension glaucoma (NTG). (healthywomen.org)
  • You do not need high intra-ocular pressures to develop glaucoma. (optometrists.co.uk)
  • Not everyone with high eye pressure will develop glaucoma, and some people with normal eye pressure will develop glaucoma. (omnieye.net)
  • Since symptoms are often absent, regular eye exams which include a glaucoma screening are essential, particularly for individuals at risk of the disease. (turnereye.com)
  • Typically, glaucoma sets in without any symptoms. (turnereye.com)
  • Each type of glaucoma is different, but most have no early symptoms - so it's important to get tested regularly, especially if you're at higher risk. (nih.gov)
  • But like primary glaucoma, it very rarely has any early symptoms. (allaboutvision.com)
  • Glaucoma usually produces no symptoms until the disease has progressed to the point of damaging a person's sight. (healthywomen.org)
  • Most people with this type of glaucoma have no symptoms and no warning signs. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • To protect your vision, it's important to be tested for glaucoma before symptoms start. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Early primary open-angle glaucoma symptoms are uncommon. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Open-Angle Glaucoma: The most common type, characterized by gradual vision loss without noticeable symptoms. (ulicznik.net)
  • Cataracts and glaucoma are both eye conditions that can lead to vision loss, but they have distinct differences in symptoms, causes, and treatments. (heartland-eye.com)
  • The symptoms of glaucoma can vary depending on the type and severity of the condition. (heartland-eye.com)
  • Glaucoma is a very common eye condition and is often called the silent thief of sight as it has no symptoms until it is well established, often creeping up and stealing your sight before you are even aware there is a problem. (optometrists.co.uk)
  • Therefore, everyone at risk must understand the need for regular advanced glaucoma eye examinations that can detect the condition 8eightyears before standard tests and long before you notice symptoms, stopping you from needlessly losing your sight. (optometrists.co.uk)
  • The most common form of glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma , develops slowly and usually without any symptoms. (omnieye.net)
  • The optometrist or ophthalmologist will conduct a glaucoma screening to check for pressure in your eye (the dreaded puff of air) and examine your field of vision (the test where you look at a picture and click the button when you see a light anywhere in your peripheral vision). (northwestpharmacy.com)
  • Miranda Dear Miranda, As an ophthalmologist and President of a company that formulates nutritional supplements for eye health, I consider myself to be qualified when it comes to a discussion of treatments for glaucoma. (visivite.com)
  • An ophthalmologist takes over the care of a patient being treated with a topical beta-blocker for glaucoma. (omic.com)
  • Relying on the previous diagnosis of glaucoma, the ophthalmologist misses a brain tumor. (omic.com)
  • Case in point: an ophthalmologist has been treating a patient with an advanced case of glaucoma and a stable field defect. (omic.com)
  • To learn more about advances in early detection, prevention, and treatment of glaucoma, the Post concludes its interview with ophthalmologist and researcher Dr. Darrell WuDunn from Indiana University School of Medicine. (indexarticles.com)
  • In this most common form of glaucoma, the angle where the cornea and the iris meet is open, but the aqueous humor fluid passes too slowly through the meshwork drain. (healthywomen.org)
  • Secondary Glaucoma - occurs as a result of an eye injury, inflammation, tumor, steroid use, or in advances cases of cataracts or diabetes. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • Cataracts and Glaucoma - This can be a natural part of the aging process. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • With the exception of glaucoma due to secondary causes such as trauma or steroids, glaucoma does not cause cataracts and cataracts do not cause glaucoma. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • With the eyes in particular, there are multiple diseases that impact how sharp our sight is, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts. (northwestpharmacy.com)
  • Cataracts can form after surgery for other eye problems, such as glaucoma. (senior.com)
  • Cataracts vs. Glaucoma: What's the Difference? (heartland-eye.com)
  • Low-tension glaucoma (LTG) is a chronic optic neuropathy that affects adults. (medscape.com)
  • Low-tension glaucoma is an optic neuropathy with chronic loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGC) due to a genetic hypersensitivity to IOP. (medscape.com)
  • Secondary glaucoma can be acute (sudden) or chronic (gradual), depending on its cause. (allaboutvision.com)
  • Chronic closed-angle glaucoma develops slowly over time. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This form of glaucoma is also called chronic open angle glaucoma. (mgoptometrist.co.nz)
  • In chronic angle closure the angle gradually closes and mimics the same pressure rise as in Primary open angle glaucoma. (mgoptometrist.co.nz)
  • Optic DH is an important glaucoma risk factor , and occurs in a wide intraocular pressure (IOP) range. (bvsalud.org)
  • A rare form of glaucoma that occurs in babies and young children. (glaucoma.org)
  • A type of glaucoma in which intraocular pressure stays within the normal range (12-22 mm Hg), but damage still occurs to the optic nerve and visual fields. (glaucoma.org)
  • Glaucoma is an eye condition that occurs when too much fluid pressure builds up inside of the eye. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • Glaucoma occurs most often in adults over the age of 40, but it can also occur in young adults, children, and infants. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • In African-Americans, glaucoma occurs more frequently and at an earlier age and with greater loss of vision. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • For example, with normal tension glaucoma, damage occurs to the optic nerve even though pressure within the eye is completely normal. (northwestpharmacy.com)
  • Closed-angle glaucoma differs from open-angle glaucoma in that damage occurs more quickly after pressure rises. (eyeassociatesoftallahassee.com)
  • With low-tension glaucoma, although optic nerve damage occurs, eye pressure remains normal. (eyeassociatesoftallahassee.com)
  • Overview of Glaucoma Glaucomas are a group of eye disorders characterized by progressive optic nerve damage in which an important part is a relative increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) that can lead to irreversible. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The aim of the study was to evaluate changes in the central visual pathways during the early and advanced stages of bilateral normal-tension glaucoma (NTG). (mdpi.com)
  • Methods: The studied groups constituted patients with bilateral normal-tension glaucoma of the same stage ( n = 45) and age-matched healthy volunteers ( n = 17). (mdpi.com)
  • This is another form of open-angle glaucoma in which the intraocular pressure remains within the normal level. (turnereye.com)
  • Though it's considered a form of open-angle glaucoma, steroid-induced glaucoma has a different pathophysiology from primary open-angle glaucoma. (reviewofophthalmology.com)
  • NTG might be the only severe (= sight-threatening) disease caused in numerous cases by a too low blood pressure. (wikipedia.org)
  • This laser procedure is usually used in people who have severe glaucoma and are not responding to standard glaucoma surgery. (glaucoma.org)
  • This type of glaucoma can be mild or severe. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • Patients with severe nearsightedness, infection, or previous injury or surgery can be more susceptible to developing traumatic glaucoma. (eyeassociatesoftallahassee.com)
  • Intraocular pressure fluctuation a risk factor for visual field progression at low intraocular pressures in the advanced glaucoma intervention study. (medscape.com)
  • The AGIS Investigators: The Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study (AIGIS). (karger.com)
  • Normal-tension glaucoma is a characteristic glaucomatous optic neuropathy with intraocular pressures in the normal range. (nih.gov)
  • While tonometry, the measuring of IOP and thus a classical instrument in the diagnosis of glaucoma, is not helpful, ophthalmoscopy leads to the diagnosis by showing typical glaucomatous damage, primarily at the optic nerve head, in the absence of elevated IOP. (wikipedia.org)
  • Clinical Profiles of Glaucomatous Patients With High-tension and Low-tension Optic Disc Hemorrhages: A Comparative Study. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this cross-sectional study , treated glaucomatous patients with DHs from 2 glaucoma services were consecutively enrolled. (bvsalud.org)
  • Collaborative Normal-Tension Glaucoma Study Group: Comparison of glaucomatous progression between untreated patients with normal-tension glaucoma and patients with therapeutically reduced intraocular pressures. (karger.com)
  • When the patient finally returns two years later with frank glaucomatous disc and visual field changes, the diagnosis of low tension glaucoma has been significantly delayed. (omic.com)
  • Her glaucoma was determined to be in its earliest stages-with mild structural changes and no glaucomatous defects on visual field studies. (optometrytimes.com)
  • Glaucoma is characteristic progressive optic neuropathy, featuring optic disc cupping and visual field loss, associated with raised intraocular pressure (IOP). (nih.gov)
  • She first presented as a new patient for an eye examination and new glasses with intraocular pressures (IOPs) in the low 30s in each eye. (optometrytimes.com)
  • N early 30 to 40 percent of all normal adults, and almost all primary open-angle glaucoma patients are steroid responders, 1 demonstrating clinically significant elevated intraocular pressures following corticosteroid use. (reviewofophthalmology.com)
  • Vision loss due to glaucoma is entirely irreversible, which is why early diagnosis and treatment of this condition are so important. (eyeassociatesoftallahassee.com)
  • The one constant with any form of glaucoma is that it causes irreversible vision loss. (eyeassociatesoftallahassee.com)
  • Glaucoma-related vision loss is irreversible. (ulicznik.net)
  • It's important to intervene early in the course of steroid-induced glaucoma to prevent irreversible optic neuropathy and vision loss. (reviewofophthalmology.com)
  • For your reference, we have assembled an alphabetical list of terms and phrases relating to glaucoma and its diagnosis and treatment. (glaucoma.org)
  • [ 1 ] Although the upper limit of "normal" is fuzzy and arbitrary, cases of low-tension glaucoma tend not to be with truly low pressures but rather with pressures considered to be in the moderate or upper-normal range, however "normal" is defined. (medscape.com)
  • Normal intraocular pressure usually ranges from 12-22 mm Hg, although people with relatively low pressures can still have glaucoma (see Normal-Tension Glaucoma). (glaucoma.org)
  • If you have a nerve weakness, damage can occur even at low pressures. (optometrists.co.uk)
  • Many individuals can harbor significant optic nerve damage, yet maintain eye pressures within the accepted guidelines, a condition called normal tension glaucoma (NTG). (indexarticles.com)
  • We found that, on average, buffy coat blood cells' mtDNA copy number was lower in HTG patients compared to controls," the authors said of the results. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • Patients with glaucoma] with a low number of mtDNA copies per cell may be amenable to drug treatment targeting mitochondrial biogenesis and copy number increase to bolster the overall mitochondrial function. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • Low mitochondrial DNA copy number in buffy coat DNA of primary open-angle glaucoma patients. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • Vascular comorbidity in patients with low-tension glaucoma. (medscape.com)
  • This activity reviews the evaluation and management of normal-tension glaucoma and highlights the interprofessional team in evaluating and treating patients with this condition. (nih.gov)
  • Outline management considerations for patients with normal-tension glaucoma. (nih.gov)
  • In many patients, normal tension glaucoma is common in individuals with a generalized reduced perfusion of organs and certain body tissues. (wikipedia.org)
  • Flammer syndrome has been attributed to increase the likelihood of ganglion cell damage in normal tension glaucoma patients with disc hemorrhages as a characteristic clinical sign. (wikipedia.org)
  • Besides this classical glaucoma therapy, the vascular component that exists in the majority of NTG patients has to be managed as well. (wikipedia.org)
  • Both magnesium and low dose calcium channel blockers have been employed in the treatment of some NTG patients. (wikipedia.org)
  • Categories in the Visual Function topic: VEHSS reports the prevalence of Visual Function indicators such as the proportion or persons or patients in each dataset with each visual function category or response value, based on survey-self reported vision or function, objectively measured visual acuity, or diagnosed low vision. (cdc.gov)
  • PRCIS Patients with low-tension optic disc hemorrhages (DHs) are more frequently women , have a diagnosis of normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) diagnosis and greater visual field (VF) loss. (bvsalud.org)
  • We sought to characterize distinct clinical subtypes of patients with high-tension disc hemorrhage (HTDH) and low-tension disc hemorrhage (LTDH). (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients developing DHs with treated IOPs in the low teens seem to more frequently fit in a profile represented by women , NTG diagnosis and greater VF loss. (bvsalud.org)
  • Results: There was a significant difference in lateral geniculate nuclei volume between the control and advanced glaucoma groups in the right hemisphere ( p = 0.03) and in the left hemisphere between the early and advanced glaucoma patients ( p = 0.026). (mdpi.com)
  • The optic chiasm volume differed significantly between the control and advanced NTG groups ( p = 0.0003) and between early and advanced glaucoma patients ( p = 0.004). (mdpi.com)
  • We describe the presence and distribution of previously published glaucoma risk factors in patients newly diagnosed with OH or OAG comparing these two groups and analyze the distribution of risk factors in relation to OAG disease severity. (hindawi.com)
  • About 40% of glaucoma patients with normal intraocular pressure show sensitivity to blood pressure fluctuations. (cismst.de)
  • In at least one third of patients with glaucoma, IOP is within the average range, but optic nerve damage and visual field loss typical of glaucoma are present. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Glaucoma occurring with average-range IOP is more common among Asian patients. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Results: The patients with normal tension glaucoma (NTG) and open-angle glaucoma (OAG) have higher TLCPD and lower ICP than healthy subjects, with obvious heterogeneity. (techscience.com)
  • Methods: Twenty-four-hour ambulatory blood pressure recording was performed on 38 patients with normal-tension glaucoma and on 46 with primary open-angle glaucoma. (edu.au)
  • The mean results from all the authors' patients with glaucoma were within the ranges reported for control subjects in the literature. (edu.au)
  • All nocturnal pressure parameters (except pulse pressure) were lower in the 37 patients with progressive field defects compared with the 15 patients whose pressure parameters were stable, whereas the systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressure dips were significantly larger (systolic dip, P = 0.001). (edu.au)
  • Conclusion: The nocturnal reduction in blood pressure may be an additional risk factor in patients with glaucoma. (edu.au)
  • Children have a strong intraocular pressure response to topical steroids, 3 and younger patients (under 10 years old) are at the greatest risk for steroid-induced glaucoma. (reviewofophthalmology.com)
  • Although anyone can get glaucoma, the risk is higher for those over age 60, those who have a family history of the condition and African Americans. (healthywomen.org)
  • Anyone can get glaucoma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The most common form of glaucoma in the western world. (glaucoma.org)
  • This is the most common form of glaucoma. (heartland-eye.com)
  • In the most common form of glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma, the fluid pressure inside the eye increases. (omnieye.net)
  • Following are the different types of glaucoma and their potential causes. (omnieye.net)
  • Paul T, Radcliffe N, Shimmio M. Reclassification of normal and high tension glaucoma eyes using corneal compensated IOP [abstract]. (medscape.com)
  • Prolonged retinal arteriovenous passage time is correlated to ocular perfusion pressure in normal tension glaucoma. (medscape.com)
  • The pillar of the current understanding of normal tension glaucoma is a reduced IOP tolerance of the retinal ganglion cells and the cells in the optic nerve head - an IOP of, for example, 17 or 19 mm Hg that would not affect a healthy eye leads to damage in the eye of an NTG patient. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hirota A, Mishima HK, Kiuchi Y: Incidence of retinal vein occlusion at the glaucoma clinic of Hiroshima University. (karger.com)
  • It allowed me to move into the field of glaucoma and retinal ganglion cell neurodegeneration. (glaucoma.org)
  • A type of glaucoma in which the angle is closed in many or most areas, causing increased eye pressure, which leads to optic nerve damage, and possible vision loss. (glaucoma.org)
  • OSAS may increase the risk of NAION and low-tension glaucoma via several potential mechanisms, including impaired autoregulation of optic nerve head blood flow, optic nerve vascular dysregulation, and direct optic nerve damage due to prolonged hypoxia. (aao.org)
  • However, glaucoma is still a bit of a mystery for doctors because they aren't certain why optic nerve damage is so often linked to eye pressure, when sometimes it simply. (northwestpharmacy.com)
  • Primary open-angle glaucoma is a syndrome of optic nerve damage associated with an open anterior chamber angle and an elevated or sometimes average intraocular pressure (IOP). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Glaucoma-increase in fluid pressure inside the eye that leads to optic nerve damage and loss of vision. (senior.com)
  • Here is a brief explanation of glaucoma, its major concerns, and the popular prescription drugs typically used to treat it. (northwestpharmacy.com)
  • Prostaglandin Analogs are eye drops typically recommended as the first treatment for glaucoma, meaning that this is where doctors start when a glaucoma diagnosis is determined. (northwestpharmacy.com)
  • Unlike primary open-angle glaucoma, steroid-induced glaucoma typically resolves spontaneously once steroids are discontinued. (reviewofophthalmology.com)
  • Risk factors for primary open-angle glaucoma in South Korea: the Namil study. (medscape.com)
  • Risk factors for optic disc hemorrhage in the low-pressure glaucoma treatment study. (medscape.com)
  • Summarize the risk factors for developing normal-tension glaucoma. (nih.gov)
  • Besides race (Japanese) and low blood pressure, the female gender is also a risk factor. (wikipedia.org)
  • The rationale: the lower the IOP, the less the risk of ganglion cell loss and thus in the long run of visual function. (wikipedia.org)
  • Individuals of Japanese descent, women and those with a history of vascular disease or low blood pressure are at higher risk. (turnereye.com)
  • Another risk factor for glaucoma is high pressure within the eye. (healthywomen.org)
  • The progression of the disease is faster in those who have the specific risk factors for progression, namely, Japanese ancestry, cardiovascular disease, family history of any kind of glaucoma and being female. (healthywomen.org)
  • Systemic nocturnal hypotension may be a risk factor for low-tension glaucoma. (aao.org)
  • however, the literature is occasionally conflicting, suggesting that risk factors may vary depending on glaucoma type and stage [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The varying results of studies on glaucoma risk factors require further research. (hindawi.com)
  • Those that are at greater risk are people with a family history of normal tension glaucoma, people of Japanese ancestry, and people with a history of systemic heart disease, such as irregular heartbeat. (onlinepharmaciescanada.com)
  • When to start testing and how often to get tested will depend on your risk for glaucoma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If your risk of glaucoma is high, ask your health care provider or eye care specialist when you should start getting tested and how often you need to have your eyes checked. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It has long been known that elevated intraocular pressure is an important risk factor for the development of glaucoma. (cismst.de)
  • Family History: Having a family member with glaucoma increases your risk. (ulicznik.net)
  • Their physical build predisposes them to Normal Tension Glaucoma (NTG) and they are at a higher risk of glaucoma once they reach menopause 3 . (iapb.org)
  • Buchanan Optometrists offer a glaucoma Ultimate Ophthalmic examination which can provide an early diagnosis, assess your risk, and monitor the condition. (optometrists.co.uk)
  • The ideal detection and monitoring plan for anyone at risk of glaucoma who has glaucoma or wants to find out if they have glaucoma is to have the following battery of tests carried out. (optometrists.co.uk)
  • That is why the American Optometric Association recommends an annual dilated eye examination for people at risk for glaucoma. (omnieye.net)
  • WuDunn: If you have a congenital history of glaucoma of any sort, it raises my index of suspicion that you are at higher risk for glaucoma, be it normal tension or high tension or any other type of glaucoma. (indexarticles.com)
  • Key risk factors for a steroid response include high myopia, type 1 diabetes mellitus, connective tissue disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), pigment dispersion, traumatic angle recession, 2 primary open-angle glaucoma, prior penetrating keratoplasty, the duration of steroid therapy and the steroid's anti-inflammatory potency. (reviewofophthalmology.com)
  • The risk for steroid-induced glaucoma is partially influenced by the site of administration. (reviewofophthalmology.com)
  • So, for example, steroid response risk is very low with intra-articular joint and intranasal administration and increases with inhaled, oral, intravenous, topical, periocular and intraocular administration. (reviewofophthalmology.com)
  • The risk with systemic administration of steroids varies, but it's been reported to be low, ranging from less than 1 percent to 10 percent. (reviewofophthalmology.com)
  • Relative risk in the high-risk group is estimated to be twice that in the low-risk group. (medscape.com)
  • High-sensitivity CRP testing has been shown to add to the predictive value of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), as well as the Framingham 10-year risk score. (medscape.com)
  • Neovascular glaucoma happens when the eye makes extra blood vessels that cover the part of your eye where fluid would normally drain. (nih.gov)
  • Neovascular glaucoma stems from other conditions, most commonly diabetes. (eyeassociatesoftallahassee.com)
  • Low-tension glaucoma also is due to vascular factors, including vasospasm and ischemia. (medscape.com)
  • Since NTG is closely linked to vascular irregularities, a medical check-up by a general practitioner or a specialist in internal medicine is widely recommended in cases of newly diagnosed normal tension glaucoma. (wikipedia.org)
  • It has been proposed that vascular dysfunction contributes to the pathogenesis of glaucoma and, in particular, NPG as this condition is associated with the presence of widespread cerebrovascular and systemic cardiovascular disease. (bmj.com)
  • Barry CJ, Cooper RL, Eikelboom RH: Optic disc hemorrhages and vascular abnormalities in a glaucoma population. (karger.com)
  • H40.1234 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral, indeterminate stage . (icd10coded.com)