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What is a characteristic feature of normal-tension glaucoma?

  • Sudden vision loss
  • High intraocular pressure
  • Permanent optic nerve damage (correct)
  • Decreased visual acuity

    • In normal-tension glaucoma, when does a person typically notice vision loss?

  • When the vision loss is reversible
  • During regular eye exams
  • Before optic nerve damage occurs
  • After permanent optic nerve damage has already occurred (correct)

    • What part of the eye is primarily affected in normal-tension glaucoma?

  • Lens
  • Cornea
  • Retina
  • Optic nerve head (correct)

    • Which of the following is a common risk factor for normal-tension glaucoma?

    <p>Asian ethnicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the eye function should be evaluated as part of the work up for normal-tension glaucoma?

    <p>Visual field test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of splinter hemorrhages in normal-tension glaucoma?

    <p>They are more frequent at the disc margin compared to primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the visual field defects in normal-tension glaucoma compare to those in POAG?

    <p>Similar to POAG but tend to be closer to fixation, deeper, steeper, and more localized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential difference in the optic nerve head appearance between normal-tension glaucoma and POAG?

    <p>Optic disc cupping is less common in normal-tension glaucoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of splinter haemorrhages in normal-tension glaucoma?

    <p>They are usually located in the central retina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In normal-tension glaucoma, where are visual field defects typically located?

    <p>Closer to fixation, deeper, steeper, and more localized than in POAG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common feature of Compressive Optic Neuropathy, Congenital Anomaly of the Optic Disc, Nocturnal Hypotension, and Nutritional Optic Neuropathy?

    <p>They all cause damage to the optic nerve head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor distinguishes the symptoms of Compressive Optic Neuropathy, Congenital Anomaly of the Optic Disc, Nocturnal Hypotension, and Nutritional Optic Neuropathy from other eye conditions?

    <p>Late onset of visual complaints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinctive aspect of Congenital Anomaly of the Optic Disc compared to the other mentioned conditions?

    <p>Present in individuals without visual complaints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is most likely to contribute to the development of Normal-Tension Glaucoma?

    <p>Nocturnal Hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of prolonged exposure to Nutritional Optic Neuropathy?

    <p>Visual field defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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