Leber's optic atrophy with myopia masquerading as glaucoma: case report
Lauer, S.A.; Ackerman, J.; Sunness, J.; Bluth, E.M.; Kim, C.K.
Annals of Ophthalmology 17(2): 146-148
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4886 PMID: 3994214 Document Number: 245995
In recent years there has been much discussion in the literature regarding the proper approach to the patient who presents with apparent "low tension" glaucoma. In addition to a complete workup and proper management of such a patient, careful consideration must be given to the differential diagnosis of clinical conditions presenting with optic disc cupping and visual field changes. We present an interesting clinical situation in which a patient with severe myopia and Leber's optic atrophy was referred for surgery for treatment of apparent progressive "low tension" glaucoma.