Question
What is normal tension glaucoma? My aunt recently said she always feels her eyes dry and swollen, and sometimes she experiences eye pain. She gets tired just by watching TV. After checking, she found out it’s normal tension glaucoma. I want to know what this disease is.
Answer
Normal tension glaucoma is a condition where, despite the intraocular pressure being within the normal range, symptoms associated with glaucoma still occur. Patients may experience dryness, swelling, and pain in their eyes, as well as fatigue after watching TV or movies. Preventive and treatment methods include maintaining emotional stability, getting enough sleep, avoiding prolonged stays in dimly lit rooms, limiting consumption of strong tea and coffee, and ensuring daily bowel movements are smooth.