Disc hemorrhages are a known risk factor for progression of glaucoma. A positive water drinking test is also associated with progression of primary open glaucoma. The purpose of this study is to determine if patients with normal tension glaucoma and disc hemorrhages have a positive water drinking test. Patients with normal tension glaucoma and a disc hemorrhage will be recruited to undergo a water drinking test prior to any change in their treatment.
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Change in baseline intraocular pressure(IOP) with water drinking test
Timeframe: The water drinking test takes 60 minutes, and the participant is then finished and can leave.