Crystallins are regulated biomarkers for monitoring topical therapy of glaucomatous optic neuropathy.

Optic nerve atrophy caused by abnormal intraocular pressure (IOP) remains the most common cause of irreversible loss of vision worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine whether topically applied IOP-lowering eye drugs affect retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and retinal metabolism in a rat model...

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Main Authors: Verena Prokosch, Maurice Schallenberg, Solon Thanos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3582637?pdf=render