The prevalence of autonomic neuropathy in the primary glaucomas.
The results of systemic autonomic nerve function studies in patients with closed-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension are reviewed. Autonomic neuropathy has been demonstrated in 58% of patients with closed-angle glaucoma and 42% of ocular hypertensive subjects, with significantly increased prevalence in ocular hypertensives with narrow iridocorneal angles. The implications are discussed, with particular reference to the pathogenesis of raised intraocular pressure.
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Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, UK.
D001341:Autonomic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D015812:Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D009798:Ocular Hypertension / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011187:Posture; D015995:Prevalence; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology