Optic neuropathies may be disguised as glaucoma

Clinicians may refer suspicious glaucoma diagnoses to neuro-ophthalmologists, according to a presentation at the virtual Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium.
“Distinguishing between glaucomatous optic nerve head damage and non-glaucomatous damage can be challenging, especially in cases where intraocular pressure is normal,” Dana Schneider, MD, of the University of South Florida, and colleagues wrote. “Multiple studies have investigated whether seeking neuro-ophthalmologic diagnoses in patients with low-tension glaucoma or glaucoma suspects is warranted; however, in these

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