Glaucoma: An Open-Window to Neurodegeneration and Neuroprotection
Carlo Nucci · Luciano Cerulli · Neville N. Osborne · Giacinto Bagetta
Nov 2008 · Progress in Brain Research Book 173 · Newnes
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Glaucoma is one of the main causes of blindness throughout the world. It is characterized by death of the retinal ganglion cells, which is associated with loss of the axons making up the optic nerve. Recent studies have demonstrated support for the classification of glaucoma as a degenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS), leading researchers to look at identifying neuroprotection strategies for the treatment of this disease, like those used for other degenerative diseases of the CNS. This book will provide an in-depth examination of the most recent findings regarding glaucoma, including risk factors, diagnosis, clinical monitoring, treatment, and above all, the need for treatment based on the concept of neuroprotection. A large part of the book is devoted to research related to this new approach to the treatment of glaucoma. - Describes the most recent developments on neuroprotection of the optic nerve, including experimental models now used and clinical protocols - Discusses new strategies for the prevention of neuronal injury in glaucoma patients - Focuses on evidence-based risk factors, innovative diagnostic aspects and advanced medical/surgical treatment of glaucoma
About the author
Carlo Nucci is Professor of Ophthalmology in the Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy.
Giacinto Bagetta is Professsor of Pharmacology and works in the Department of Pharmacy, Health Science and Nutritionat University of Calabria, Arcavata di Rende, Italy.
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