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Optic nerve compression by carotid arteries in low-tension glaucoma
I Gutman1, S Melamed, I Ashkenazi
1Goldschleger Eye Institute, Neuro-Ophthalmology Unit, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
Summary
Low-tension glaucoma (LTG) may be linked to carotid artery issues. Many LTG patients showed carotid artery pathology near the optic nerve, suggesting a potential cause for optic nerve damage.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Low-tension glaucoma (LTG) is characterized by optic nerve damage and visual field loss with normal intraocular pressure (IOP).
- The exact pathogenesis of LTG remains incompletely understood, prompting investigation into alternative contributing factors.