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This abstract is assigned to session BVVB-OBPC: Belgische Vereniging ter Voorkoming van Blindheid/Organisation Belge pour la Prévention de la Cécité
TitleNeuroprotection and glaucoma
Abstract Nr.355
ConclusionGlaucoma is a chronic, progressive, intra-ocular pressure dependent retinal ganglion cell death resulting in optic disc excavation and visual field loss. The main treatment for glaucoma consists of lowering intra-ocular pressure in order to slow of halt the process of ganglion cell loss. Neuroprotection is a direct means of preventing retinal ganglion cell death independent of intra-ocular pressure lowering. Neuroprotective strategies might open therapeutic perspectives to directly support the ganglion cells and thus help stabilizing the disease. Possible neuroprotective agents will be highlighted.
Author 1
Last nameSTALMANS
InitialsI
CityLeuven
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