[Study of ocular hemodynamics and general somatic status of patients with primary open-angle glaucoma]

Ocular hemodynamics and general somatic status were studied in 50 patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. Complex ophthalmological and therapeutic examinations were carried out, macro- and microcirculatory hemodynamics of the eye was examined, case histories and therapeutic status of patients were analyzed with due regard for previous local hypotensive and general vascular therapy. Revised recommendations for glaucoma patients aimed at correcting their life style include diet, regular vascular and metabolic therapy, normalization of orbital circulation in order to improve ocular hemodynamics and increase the tolerance of the optic nerve to intraocular pressure fluctuations.