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- Title
Neuroprotection and Glaucoma.
- Authors
Neiberg, Maryke N.
- Abstract
Glaucoma is a multi-factorial, interdependent and progressive neurodegeneration that manifests as optic neuropathy. It is compounded by increased intra-ocular pressure and associated with irreversible visual loss and acceleration in the apoptosis of retinal ganglion cells. It is in this acceleration of apoptosis of the retinal ganglion cells where neuroprotection has relevance. Neuroprotection is any therapy that is aimed at preventing, retarding, or even reversing events leading to apoptosis-associated or planned neuronal cell death. In addition, there is a strong connection between the neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma. This paper explores the neurodegenerative connection, some pharmacological agents currently under review, and the pathways that are currently being researched.
- Publication
Eye Care Review, 2009, Vol 3, Issue 3, p20
- ISSN
1920-4353
- Publication type
Academic Journal