Progression of optic neuropathy after disc hemorrhage in primary angle-closure glaucoma.
BACKGROUND
We describe progressive optic neuropathy after recurrent disc hemorrhages in patients with primary angle-closure glaucoma.


METHODS
Three Taiwanese Chinese patients with primary angle-closure glaucoma and recurrent disc hemorrhages were followed for 10 years.


METHODS
Despite good control of intraocular pressure, progressive enlargement of optic disc cupping and visual field defects corresponding to the location of disc hemorrhages were noted after recurrent hemorrhages.


CONCLUSIONS
Disc hemorrhages are not particularly rare in primary angle-closure glaucoma and may be a sign of a poor prognosis.
Hsieh
Jui-Wen
JW
Department of Ophthalmology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Lan
Yu-Wen
YW
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015812:Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male; D009898:Optic Disk / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011379:Prognosis; D012008:Recurrence; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012607:Scotoma / Q000503:physiopathology; D058609:Visual Field Tests; D014794:Visual Fields