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1 Outcome-the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study found that the 'conversion rate' to glaucoma is 9% over five years in untreated patients, compared to 4.4% in treated individuals. 2  There is no absolute way of predicting which of these patients will go on to 'convert' but risk factors include: 3  Older age.