Erythrocyte deformability in high-tension and normal tension glaucoma

Ates H., Uretmen O., Temiz A., Andac K.

INTERNATIONAL OPHTHALMOLOGY, vol.22, no.1, pp.7-12, 1998 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 1998
  • Doi Number: 10.1023/a:1006004206304
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.7-12
  • Keywords: glaucoma, erythrocyte deformability, RED-CELL DEFORMABILITY, PULSE-SHAPE-ANALYSIS, OXYGEN FREE-RADICALS, OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA, BLOOD-VISCOSITY, DISEASE
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The exact cause of primary open angle glaucoma is still unknown. Intraocular pressure is a major factor but it is impossible to explain the whole mechanism of glaucomatous optic nerve damage with only increased intraocular pressure. Other factors play important roles in the development of glaucoma. With this point of view, vascular factors have been implicated in the pathogenesis of glaucoma.