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Perspectives in Glaucoma Research (Ophthalmologica) (Pt. 1)
Perspectives in Glaucoma Research - Ophthalmologica - Pt. 1 Author:Elke Lutjen-Drecoll Glaucoma is no longer regarded merely as an elevated pressure in the eye which causes optic nerve changes, but rather a disease of the optic nerve with characteristic features of damage at the nerve head and visual field. Increased introacular pressure is a major risk factor, however, for patients suffering from so-called normal or low tension g... more »laucoma other causes, such as pathologic changes in blood flow, and structural changes of the retina or optic nerve head vasculature have been identified. This text presents a number of views in which basic aspects of retinal, optic nerve head and choroidal vasculature, and mechanisms for blood flow regulation are discussed. It also includes new concepts for glaucoma therapy.« less