low tension glaucoma

Term ID

DOID:13544

Synonyms

• Normal tension glaucoma

Definition

An open-angle glaucoma characterized by increased intrinsic resistance to aqueous outflow without known secondary causes, an anatomically narrow anterior chamber angle, or elevated intraocular pressure compared to the average population. Normal tension glaucoma has_symptom progressive decreased vision and progressive loss of peripheral vision. https://eyewiki.aao.org/Primary_Open-Angle_Glaucoma

References

• ICD10CM:H40.12
• ICD9CM:365.12
• MESH:D057066
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:155124000
• UMLS_CUI:C0152136

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:13544 )