Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Glaucoma].

P Bol1

  • 1Faculteit Civiele Techniek en Geowetenschappen Sectie Gezondheidstechniek TU Delft Postbus 5048, 2600 GA Delft. pbol@xs4all.nl

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|August 2, 2003
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Glaucoma is an eye condition causing vision loss due to optic nerve damage, often from high intraocular pressure. This review covers glaucoma types, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.

Related Experiment Videos

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Hyperthyroidism].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2004
Same author

[Sarcoidosis].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2003
Same author

[Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2003
Same author

[Cataract].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2003
Same author

[Anthrax].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2003
Same author

[The plague].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2003
Same journal

[Indications for and claims to dental specialties: regulatory framework].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2026
Same journal

[Justification and optimization of intraoral and panoramic radiographs in oral care].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2026
Same journal

[A new era in acute dental care: organizational changes and legal implications].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2026
Same journal

[Diabetes mellitus: new insights and developments].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2026
Same journal

[Soft tissue injuries of the face; a summary with practical guidelines].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2026
Same journal

[Digital analysis of occlusion and articulation using the T-Scan: the scientific background].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuroscience

Context:

  • Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
  • Characterized by optic nerve damage and visual field loss.
  • Often associated with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP).

Purpose:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of glaucoma.
  • To discuss current understanding of its mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • To highlight epidemiological aspects and prevention measures.

Summary:

  • Glaucoma encompasses various conditions leading to vision loss.
  • Optic nerve damage, driven by high intraocular pressure, causes progressive narrowing of visual fields.
  • While disease mechanisms are known, the etiology of glaucoma onset remains largely unexplained.

Impact:

  • Informs clinicians and researchers on glaucoma management.
  • Aims to improve early detection and therapeutic interventions.
  • Contributes to public health strategies for glaucoma prevention and awareness.