low-tension glaucoma


low-ten·sion glau·co·ma

optic nerve atrophy and excavation with typical field defects of glaucoma but without abnormal increase in intraocular pressure. Synonym(s): normal-tension glaucoma

low-ten·sion glau·co·ma

(lōw-ten'shŭn glaw-kō'mă) Optic nerve atrophy and excavation with typical field defects of glaucoma but without abnormal increase in intraocular pressure.
Synonym(s): normal-tension glaucoma.

low-tension glaucoma

A type of glaucoma in which intraocular pressures are normal (less than 22 mm Hg).See also: glaucoma