Neuroprotection and regeneration in glaucoma.
Glaucoma is the most common optic neuropathy. Preventing visual loss is being studied with neuroprotective therapies. Visual restoration requires a restoration of retinal ganglion cells and their axons, ie, neurorepair and neuroregeneration. This review surveys recent developments in neuroprotection and regeneration from the standpoint of eventual applicability to treatment of patients who have glaucoma.
Levin
Leonard A
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Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792, USA.
D005901:Glaucoma / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012038:Regeneration; D012160:Retina / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*
D018696:Neuroprotective Agents