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NORMAL TENSION GLAUCOMA: TIME FOR
A PARADIGM SHIFT
ADEOLA O ONAKOYA M.D9TH February 2017Company
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• Normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) is an optic neuropathy of unknown etiology characterized by optic disc excavation, retinal nerve fiber layer loss, and visual field defects similar to those seen in other forms of glaucomatous optic neuropathy.
• CONSISTENTLY NORMAL IOP
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A distinct entity from POAG?
Or
Same disease at opposite end of the IOP spectrum?
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Pathogenesis
• IOP high end of normal• Ischeamia• Autoimmune processes• Excess Neurotoxic or insufficient
Neurotrophic factors
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Role of IOP
• Statistically normal IOP on diurnal curve >21mmHg
• High end of normal
• Consider non IOP dependent mechanism if Optic Neuropathy is progressive.??Compressive or Ischeamic
• CNTGS confirmed slowing progression with IOP reduction
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Ischeamia!
• Vasospastic :Migraine,Raynaud’s phenomenon,Systemic hypotension,
• Non Vasospastic: Primary Vascular disease,Nocturnal hypotension,Vascular dysregulation of ONH, Sleep Apnoea, Systemic cardiovascular disorders,Cardiac Arrythmias------Low Ocular perfusion pressure
• Low Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure results into Large Trans-laminar pressure which impacts on the biomechanical integrity of Lamina cribrosa with adverse effect on ONH
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Autoimmune disorders
• Specific retinal antibodies• Addison, Pagets,Multiple
myeloma,Hypothyridsm,Chronic peripheral polyneuropathy
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Epidemiology
• Estimated 20% to 35% of OAG in USA
• 80% in Korea, 90% in Japan
• Tajimi Eye Study: Reported prevalence of glaucoma 3.9%. 92% had NTG
• 56% of all OAG in Nigeria( NNS Kyari et al)
Iwase et al. Ophthalmology 2004;111:1641
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• Sex : Female> Male
• Older Age>60years
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Distinct Clinical Features!
• IOP normal with large diurnal fluctuations> 6mmHg
• High end of Normal :high teens
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ONH appearance
• More prominent peripapillary atrophy
• More frequent disc hemorrhages • More prominent optic disc notching • Optic disc larger than that typically
seen in high-tension glaucoma• Cup that is more sloped with less
steep margins
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Prominent Notching
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Optic Disc Haemmorhage
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Visual Field changes
• Scotomas Deeper; Closer to fixationSteeper margins
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• NTG is a diagnosis of exclusion
• NTG appears to be a multifactorial disease. A thorough history can often provide clues to underlying systemic conditions that can predispose a patient to NTG or that play a role in its progression.
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Points to note in History
• Family history• Arthritis/Musculoskeletal
diseases/unexplained skin rashes• Thyroid disorder• Primary vascular disorder : Cold
hands and feet; Does not fall asleep readily ; Does not thirst easily
• Migraine ;Raynauds
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• Low BP, Coronary heart disease, Cardiac arrhythmias, Carotid occlusive vascular disease
• Orthostatic hypotension: dizziness or fading vision on standing up too quickly
• Snores heavily ; Sleep apnoea• Hx of Anaemia or excessive blood
loss in the past
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Evaluation
• Detailed Ocular examination• IOP :Diurnal Phasing is a must• Cornea Pachymetry is mandatory• Gonioscopy mandatory• Optic Nerve head assessment• CVF• OCT
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General assessment
• Detailed physical assessment for tell tale neurological signs
• Physique: Primary vascular disorder( slim) ; Sleep apnoea Obese ; thick necks
• CBC :blood dyscrasias,Anaemias• VDRL for Syphyllis• Serum monoclonal proteins for multiple
myelomas•
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• Genetic tests• Serum Cryoglobins for Vasospastic
diaseses
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• 24 hour Blood pressure monitoring to detect Nocturnal hypotension and calculate Ocular perfusion pressure
• Carotid Doppler
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NeuroImaging!! Who qualifies• Younger patients• Headaches!!!!• Colour vision loss • Visual acuity out of proportion to
Optic disc Cupping• RAPD with vision loss• Non correlation of VF and ONH
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O’Neill, E. C. et al. (2010) The optic nerve head in acquired optic neuropathiesNat. Rev. Neurol. doi:10.1038/nrneurol.2010.5
Excessive palor of non cupped rim!
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• Rapid deterioration of Vision
• Visual field obeying the vertical rule!
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Important Differential Diagnosis• Occult high tension Glaucoma with
wide diurnal fluctuation• Low IOP with very THIN CCT• Post Uveitic Glaucoma• Steroid responders in whom drug is
discontinued• Intermittent Angle Closure• Traumatic angle closure
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Differentials-------------
• Previous Major blood loss• Hypotensive crisis• AION• Compressive Optic Neuropathy• Congenital optic nerve anomaly• Toxic Optic Neuropathy
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TREATMENT
• CNTGS evidence of Non progression with treatment in 23% of patient with30% IOP lowering
• Medical therapy:PGA , Bblockers???, CAI• Laser Trabeculoplasty to reduce
fluctauations• Trabeculectomy where there is
progressive field loss• MIGS,
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Neuroprotection/Neurorescue!• Ultimate goal in management is
preserving the Integrity of the RGC and Axons
• Antioxidants to limit Oxidative stress
• Glutamate antagonist for the Excitotoxicity
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Paradigm shift?
• Blood Pressure
• Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure
• Episcleral Venous Pressure
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Modulates--------
• Ocular Blood Flow
• Ocular Blood Perfusion
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Vascular dysregulation
• Low MOPP <40mmHg
• Low DPP <50 mmHg
• Low SPP <101mmHg
• Nocturnal dipping/ Systemic hypotension
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Primary Vascular Disorder
• Cold hands and feet
• Reduced feeling of thirst
• Difficulty in falling asleep
• Sleep apnoea
• Migraine
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• Variant Angina
• Vasospasm induced by Cold, Mechanical stress or Emotional stress
• Low Body Mass Index
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Hence-----
• Need for 24 hours Ambulatory BP measurement
• 24 hours IOP profile
• Identify periods of Nocturnal hypotension and Low Ocular perfusion pressure
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• Co manage with Physician • Advise on the appropriate timing of
antihypertensive, and + use of Diuretics/B blockers
• Prop up BP especially in Nocturnal Dippers
• Reduce IOP• Neuroprotection
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• RHO Kinase inhibitors may help afterall!
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TAKE HOME!
•Wholistic approach •Look beyond the eye •Think beyond the IOP
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I THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR ATTENTION.
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REFERENCES
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