Overview
What is the pathophysiology of low-tension glaucoma?
What is the US prevalence of low-tension glaucoma?
What is the global prevalence of low-tension glaucoma?
What are the racial predilections of low-tension glaucoma?
What is the mortality and morbidity associated with low-tension glaucoma?
What are the sexual predilections for low-tension glaucoma?
Which age groups have the highest prevalence of low-tension glaucoma?
What is included in patient education about low-tension glaucoma?
Presentation
Which clinical history findings are characteristic of low-tension glaucoma?
Which physical findings are characteristic of low-tension glaucoma?
What causes low-tension glaucoma?
What are the possible complications of low-tension glaucoma?
DDX
What are the differential diagnoses for Low-Tension Glaucoma?
Workup
Which blood tests are performed in the workup of low-tension glaucoma?
What is the role of chest radiography in the workup of low-tension glaucoma?
What is the role of nerve fiber analysis in the workup of low-tension glaucoma?
What is the role of neuroimaging in the workup of low-tension glaucoma?
What is the role of carotid Doppler testing in the workup of low-tension glaucoma?
Why is the diurnal tension curve determined in the workup of low-tension glaucoma?
What is the role of multifocal electroretinograms (mfERGs) in the workup of low-tension glaucoma?
Which histologic findings are characteristic of low-tension glaucoma?
Treatment
What is the role of medications in the treatment of low-tension glaucoma?
What is the role of surgery in the treatment of low-tension glaucoma?
Which specialist consultations are beneficial to patients with low-tension glaucoma?
Which dietary modifications are used in the treatment of low-tension glaucoma?
Which activity modifications are used in the treatment of low-tension glaucoma?
What is included in the long-term monitoring of low-tension glaucoma?
Medications
Which medications are used in the treatment of low-tension glaucoma?