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A biomechanical paradigm for axonal insult within the optic nerve head in aging and glaucoma
C.F. Burgoyne
Klinische Experimental Eye Research 2011; 93: 120-132
Abstract no. 1175
Biomechanical determinants influence retinal ganglion cell axon phyisology within the optic nerve head.
A cell-permeable phosphine-borane complex delays retinal ganglion cell death after axonal injury through activation of the pro-survival extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1/2 pathway
M. Almasieh, C.J. Lieven, L.A. Levin and A. Di Polo
Journal of Neurochemistry 2011; 118: 1075-1086
Abstract no. 1229
There may be cross-talk between redox homeostasis and neurotrophin-related pathways leading to retinal ganglion cell survival after axonal injury
A model to measure lymphatic drainage from the eye
M. Kim, M.G. Johnston, N. Gupta, S. Moore and Y.H. Yücel
Experimental Eye Research 2011; 93: 586-591
Abstract no. 1660
Lymphatic drainage contributes to aqueous outflow, and may have a role in mediating drug effects to lower intraocular pressure.
Concise review: Toward stem cell-based therapies for retinal neurodegenerative diseases
N.D. Bull and K.R. Martin
Stem Cells 2011; 29: 1170-1175
Abstract no. 1180
Stem cell therapies now are beginning to be applied experimentally for neuroregenerative and neuroprotective treatment of currently incurable degenerative retinal diseases, including glaucoma.
Enter the reverend: Introduction to and application of Bayes' theorem in clinical ophthalmology
R. Thomas, K. Mengersen, R.S. Parikh, M.J. Walland and J. Muliyil
Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 2011; Epub ahead of print
Abstract no. 1671
Knowledge of Bayes' theorem helps in interpreting test results and may be useful for calculating vital data required for patient management.
Laser Trabeculoplasty for Open-Angle Glaucoma. A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
J.R. Samples, K. Singh, S.C. Lin, B.A. Francis, E. Hodapp, H.D. Jampel and S.D.
Smith
Ophthalmology 2011; 118: 2296-2302
Abstract no. 1578
A comprehensive review of the evidence supporting the use of laser trabeculoplasty.
Pathophysiology of human glaucomatous optic nerve damage: Insights from rodent models of glaucoma
J.C. Morrison, W.O. Cepurna, Y. Guo and E.C. Johnson.
Experimental Eye Research 2011; 93: 156-164
Abstract no. 1232
Models of chronically elevated IOP in laboratory rats and mice are useful for gaining insights about the optic nerve head and the retinal cellular responses to elevated IOP.
Treating patients presenting with advanced glaucoma - Should we reconsider current practice?
A.J. King, R.E. Stead and A.P. Rotchford.
British Journal of Ophthalmology 2011; 95: 1185-1192
Abstract no. 1492
Should management of patients with advanced glaucoma be any different than that of patients without advanced disease?
What has gene expression profiling taught us about glaucoma?
Z. Yang and D.J. Zack.
Experimental Eye Research 2011; 93: 191-195
Abstract no. 1202
A summary of the methodology and results of genome-wide expression studies that have been performed to study the retina and optic nerve head in glaucoma.
