The changing paradigm of outflow resistance generation: towards synergistic models of the JCT and inner wall endothelium

DR Overby, WD Stamer, M Johnson - Experimental eye research, 2009 - Elsevier
Aqueous humor outflow resistance is the primary determinant of intraocular pressure (IOP),
and increased outflow resistance is the basis for elevated IOP associated with glaucoma …

Endothelial dysfunction in glaucoma

H Resch, G Garhofer, G Fuchsjäger‐Mayrl… - Acta …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Glaucoma is a group of ocular diseases characterized by optic neuropathy associated with
loss of the retinal nerve fibre layer and re‐modelling of the optic nerve head, and a …

Experimental and clinical evidence of neuroprotection by nerve growth factor eye drops: Implications for glaucoma

A Lambiase, L Aloe, M Centofanti… - Proceedings of the …, 2009 - National Acad Sciences
Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma causes loss of retinal ganglion cells
(RGCs) and damage to the optic nerve. Although IOP is controlled pharmacologically, no …

Process and apparatus for a wavelength tuning source

B Bouma, SHA Yun, WYW Oh, J Deboer… - US Patent …, 2009 - Google Patents
An apparatus and source arrangement for filtering an electromagnetic radiation can be
provided which may include at least one spectral separating arrangement configured to …

Methods and systems for monitoring and obtaining information of at least one portion of a sample using conformal laser therapy procedures, and providing …

GJ Tearney, M Shishkov, BE Bouma… - US Patent 7,538,859, 2009 - Google Patents
In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, method and system can be provided
for obtaining information associated with at least one portion of a sample. For example, a …

Method and apparatus for three-dimensional spectrally encoded imaging

D Yelin, BE Bouma, N Iftimia, GJ Tearney - US Patent 7,551,293, 2009 - Google Patents
A method and apparatus for providing information associated with at least one portion of a
sample can be provided. For example, at least one wavelength of electro-magnetic radiation …

Understanding the importance of IOP variables in glaucoma: a systematic review

MB Sultan, SL Mansberger, PP Lee - Survey of ophthalmology, 2009 - Elsevier
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness. Lowering
intraocular pressure (IOP) is the only proven means to slow or halt disease progression …

Prediction of glaucomatous visual field loss by extrapolation of linear trends

B Bengtsson, VM Patella, A Heijl - Archives of ophthalmology, 2009 - jamanetwork.com
Objective To investigate how well short-term progression rates can predict long-term visual
field outcomes in patients with glaucoma. Methods We calculated visual field rates of …

Modulation of extracellular matrix turnover in the trabecular meshwork

R Fuchshofer, ER Tamm - Experimental eye research, 2009 - Elsevier
Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the most critical risk factor for primary open angle glaucoma
(POAG). In most cases of POAG, IOP is increased because of an abnormally high aqueous …

Lifestyle, nutrition, and glaucoma

LR Pasquale, JH Kang - Journal of glaucoma, 2009 - journals.lww.com
The only proven strategy to prevent primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the use of
ocular hypotensive therapy among people diagnosed with ocular hypertension. In this …