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Neuro-Ophthalmology Volume 7, 1987 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Low tension glaucoma: A presenting sign of the empty sella syndrome

A. Neetens Eye Research Institute University of Antwerp, VIA, Antwerp, Belgium
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H. Smet Eye Research Institute University of Antwerp, VIA, Antwerp, Belgium
Pages 123-131 | Accepted 10 Feb 1987, Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

Low tension glaucoma may be a symptom of attrition of the optic nerve (negative pressure) from within the brain. Increase of intraocular pressure causes essentially similar effects: the excavation is followed later on by field defects, if conditions of compromised energy supply develop.

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