Ocular Blood Flow and Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy (2009) Maneli Mozaffarieh

Description

This book explores the critical link between ocular blood flow dynamics and the progression of glaucomatous optic neuropathy. It covers basic sciences relevant to glaucoma, including oxidative stress and cellular stress, the epidemiology and signs of glaucoma, various risk factors (like vascular dysregulation syndrome and intraocular pressure), and the regulation of blood flow in the eye. The text also includes chapters on reperfusion damage and treatment strategies.