Normal Tension Glaucoma may be more
difficult to treat in patients who have other vascular diseases. Normal Tension
Glaucoma is a less frequently found-but important type of glaucoma-that is
characterized by patients having “normal” intraocular pressure but still
experiencing eye damage such as loss of their visual field or “side vision” and
optic nerve damage.
Normal Tension Glaucoma & Vascular Disease
Researchers at the World Glaucoma Congress reported that certain patients who
suffer from Normal Tension Glaucoma who also have vascular disease or even a
predisposition to vascular disease such as a family history of stroke, the
presence of cardiovascular disease or migraine may not be as easy to treat in
avoiding the progression of Normal Tension Glaucoma. In fact, these factors related to vascular disease may indicate less
effectiveness of eye pressure (IOP) treatment putting patients at greater risk.
The the Collaborative
Normal Tension Glaucoma Study is the landmark study for guiding treatment-in which 65% of patients in
the untreated group of that study never showed any progression during 7 years
of follow-up. But, for those at greater
risk due to some other vascular disease we have to be diligent in our
examinations and testing to help preserve eye health and vision.
If you or someone you know has questions about Normal tension
Glaucoma, glaucoma risk and vascular disease or needs an eye exam for glaucoma,
please feel free to call Seeta Eye Centers and schedule an eye examination by
calling 845-454-1025, visiting Seeta Eye Centers or facebook.com/seetaeyecenters.
Seeta Eye Centers is
conveniently located at 23
Davis Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603, Cecilwood Health Center, 969 Main Street, Fishkill, New
York 12524 and 664 Stoneleigh Avenue, Suite 100, Carmel, New York 10512 for patients from Westchester County,
Rockland County and throughout the Hudson Valley, Dutchess County and
Orange County.
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