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A prostaglandin F(2(alpha)) analogue, bimatoprost, used for glaucoma stimulates scalp hair follicle growth in organ culture; Is this a new approach for alopecia therapy? Hormones, hair growth and pattern hair loss
K.G. Khidhir, N.P. Farjo, B.K. Farjo, D.F. Woodward, S.M. Picksley and V.A. RandallExperimental Dermatology 2010; 19: 571
Abstract no. 1346
Prostaglandins may play a role in normal hair growth.
Hypotensive medication, statins, and the risk of glaucoma
C.G. Owen, I.M. Carey, S. Shah, S. de Wilde, R. Wormald, P.H. Whincup, D.G. CookInvestigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2010; 51: 3524-3530
Abstract no. 1325
The role of oral beta blockers and statins in development of glaucoma is unclear.
Linking structure and function in glaucoma
R.S. Harwerth, J.L. Wheat, M.J. Fredette and D.R. AndersonProgress in Retinal and Eye Research 2010; 29: 249-271
Abstract no. 1487
An interesting and potentially useful nonlinear structure-function model for glaucoma.
Mechanisms of retinal ganglion cell injury and defense in glaucoma
J. Qu, D. Wang and C.L. GrosskreutzExperimental Eye Research 2010; 91: 48-53
Abstract no. 1091
Endogenous and exogenous neuroprotective strategies for glaucoma are discussed.
Melatonin as a therapeutic tool in ophthalmology: Implications for glaucoma and uveitis
R.E. Rosenstein, S.R. Pandi-Perumal, V. Srinivasan, D.W. Spence, G.M. Brown and D.P. CardinaliJournal of Pineal Research 2010; 49: 1-13
Abstract no. 1386
A discussing of a hypothesized role for melatonin for management of glaucoma, particularly in the presence of inflammation.
Ocular rigidity
I.G. Pallikaris, A.I. Dastiridou, M.K. Tsilimbaris, N.G. Karyotakis and H.S. GinisExpert Review of Ophthalmology 2010; 5: 343-351
Abstract no. 1045
An interesting discussion of the role of ocular rigidity in the management of glaucoma.
Optic nerve regeneration
L.I. Benowitz and Y. YinArchives of Ophthalmology 2010; 128: 1059-1064
Abstract no. 1353
The application of optic nerve regeneration to glaucoma still has promise.
Preservatives in eyedrops: The good, the bad and the ugly
C. Baudouin, A. Labbe, H. Liang, A. Pauly and F. Brignole-BaudouinProgress in Retinal and Eye Research 2010; 29: 312-334
Abstract no. 1394
A comprehensive and expert review of eyedrop preservatives.
The effect of caffeine on intraocular pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
M. Li, M. Wang, W. Guo, J. Wang and X. SunGraefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 2010; e-pub. ahaid of print
Abstract no. 1151
A survey of studies discussing whether caffeine can affect IOP or glaucoma.
Tilted optic disks
M.T. Witmer, C.E. Margo and M. DruckerSurvey of Ophthalmology 2010; 55: 403-428
Abstract no. 1065
A nice review of a complicated clinical problem viz the evaluation of the tilted disk.
What is the best method for diagnosing glaucoma?
J.C. Hamzah and A. Azuara-BlancoExpert Review of Ophthalmology 2010; 5: 463-474
Abstract no. 1181
Another vote for combining diagnostic tests to better diagnose glaucoma.
Editorials that are worth reading:
Genotypes Need Phenotypes
Janey L. WiggsArchives of Ophthalmology 2010; 128: 934-935
Pseudoexfoliation syndrome: more than meets the eye
Jonathan B. Ruddle and David A. MackeyClinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 2010; 38: 437-438
Glaucoma Screening in the Real World
Eugenio A. Maul and Henry D. JampelOphthalmology 2010; 117: 1665-1666
