NTG follow-up after starting treatment is recommended when?

NTG follow-up after starting treatment is recommended when?

• A. 1-2 weeks
• B. 4-6 weeks
• C. 6-8 months
• D. 12 months

Answer: (B)

After starting treatment for normal tension glaucoma, recheck in about 4-6 weeks. This interval lets the chosen therapy reach its full IOP-lowering effect and gives enough time to assess how well the patient tolerates the regimen and adheres to it. At this visit you can determine whether the IOP is within the target range and whether there’s any progression risk, informing decisions to continue, adjust, or intensify therapy. Checking sooner (like 1-2 weeks) is often too early to gauge full effect, while waiting many months could miss a growing problem or suboptimal response.

After starting treatment for normal tension glaucoma, recheck in about 4-6 weeks. This interval lets the chosen therapy reach its full IOP-lowering effect and gives enough time to assess how well the patient tolerates the regimen and adheres to it. At this visit you can determine whether the IOP is within the target range and whether there’s any progression risk, informing decisions to continue, adjust, or intensify therapy. Checking sooner (like 1-2 weeks) is often too early to gauge full effect, while waiting many months could miss a growing problem or suboptimal response.