title: [Current concepts in the pathogenesis of glaucomatous optic neuropathy].
abstract: On the basis of review of available literature, the concept of vascular dysregulation, excitotoxicity in the pathogenesis of glaucoma, and influence of intraocular pressure and immunology system on mechanism of glaucomatous optic neuropathy was described.
authors.affiliation: Kliniki Okulistycznej Wojskowego Instytutu Medycznego w Warszawie.
authors.forename: Katarzyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chmielewska
mesh_terms: D018450:Disease Progression; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D009798:Ocular Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D012307:Risk Factors