Breaking the Rules: A Rebuttal of Normal-Tension Glaucoma

Department

Biology

Authors

David Brey, Western Kentucky University

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

Glaucoma is a disease of the eyes generally characterized by high intraocular pressure, optic nerve death, and visual loss. Open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma are the two main forms of the disease However, there is one form of open angle glaucoma that cannot be described by the above abnormalities. This form is known as normal-tension glaucoma, and while it is characterized by optic nerve death and visual loss, it does not display an abnormally high intraocular pressure. Indeed, as this thesis argues, normal-tension glaucoma should not be labeled as a glaucoma disease at all.

Disciplines

Diseases | Optometry

Recommended Citation

Brey, David, "Breaking the Rules: A Rebuttal of Normal-Tension Glaucoma" (1999). Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects. Paper 137.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/stu_hon_theses/137