Leber's optic atrophy with myopia masquerading as glaucoma: case report.
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.
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009216:Myopia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D009896:Optic Atrophy / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics