Normal tension glaucoma

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Hello guys. Could anyone here tell me the stories and experiences about NGT? from the symptoms. How it diagnosed? And the treatment?

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    Normal tension glaucoma is when change/damage to the optic nerve is noted, or  changes to the visual field, while the intraocular pressures remain within normal limits. ie 12-21

    The normal first treatment is by pressure lowering drops in the eyes.  

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