title: [Role of nitric oxide in ophthalmic diseases].
abstract: Nitric oxide is a unique molecule with simple chemical structure and sophisticated and heterogeneous functions in human organism. In this article, we reviewed possible participations of nitric oxide in physiological and pathological states inside the eye (eg. glaucoma, cataract, uveitis and retinal disorders).
authors.affiliation: Z II Kliniki Okulistyki Akademii Medycznej im. F. Skubiszewskiego w Lublinie.
authors.forename: Marek
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gerkowicz
authors.forename: Ewa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kosior-Jarecka
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kozioł-Montewka
mesh_terms: D002386:Cataract / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000502:physiology*; D014605:Uveitis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D009569:Nitric Oxide