Definition of the diagnoses of “definite glaucoma” and “glaucoma suspect”
Classification | Diagnoses | Description |
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Definite glaucoma | Primary open angle glaucoma | IOP > 21 mm Hg; glaucomatous optic disc changes with or without visual field defect |
Normal tension glaucoma | IOP < 22 mm Hg; glaucomatous optic disc changes and glaucomatous visual field defect | |
Glaucoma suspect | Ocular hypertension | IOP > 21 mm Hg; normal optic disc and visual field |
Normal tension glaucoma suspect | IOP < 22 mm Hg; suspicious glaucomatous optic disc appearance but normal visual field |