title: Contemporary viewpoints on pigmentary glaucoma.
abstract: The pigment dispersion syndrome occasionally results in a specific form of open angle glaucoma (pigmentary glaucoma). Recent evidence suggests a mechanical etiology of pigment liberation. Consideration of these etiological factors influences the optometric management of patients with pigment dispersion syndrome and pigmentary glaucoma. A review of anatomical and histological factors as well as a representative case report are presented.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012168:Retinal Pigments
chemical_list: D012168:Retinal Pigments