Glaucoma neuroprotection: What is it? Why is it needed?

被引:54
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作者
Weinreb, Robert N. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Calif San Diego, Hamilton Glaucoma Ctr, San Diego, CA 92103 USA
关键词
glaucoma; neuroprotection; glaucoma treatment; glaucoma neuroprotection;
D O I
10.3129/i07-045
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号
100212 ;
摘要
The glaucomas are a group of ocular diseases characterized by progressive optic nerve damage and visual loss. Although there is good laboratory evidence for glaucoma neuroprotection by several drugs, the evidence from randomized clinical trials is lacking.
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页码:396 / 398
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