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Molecular genetics of inherited normal tension glaucoma.
Indian journal of ophthalmology - 1 May 2024
Pan Yang, Iwata Takeshi
Abstract excerpt
Normal tension glaucoma (NTG) is a complex optic neuropathy characterized by progressive retinal ganglion cell death and glaucomatous visual field loss, despite normal intraocular pressure (IOP). This condition poses a unique clinical challenge due to the absence of elevated IOP, a major risk factor in typical glaucoma. Recent research indicates that up to 21% of NTG patients have a family history of glaucoma,...
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