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Patient age significantly impacts glaucoma development and treatment outcomes. As people age, glaucoma prevalence increases, affecting therapy adherence and disease progression.

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Gerontology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Glaucoma is a leading cause of global blindness, predominantly affecting older populations.
  • Understanding the role of patient age in glaucoma pathogenesis is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of patient age on the development and progression of glaucoma.
  • To explore how aging affects the visual system and its implications for glaucoma.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive web-based literature search was conducted.
  • Key findings on the aging visual system and glaucoma were systematically summarized.

Main Results:

  • Glaucoma prevalence escalates with advancing age.
  • Age-related changes in the trabecular meshwork and uveoscleral outflow increase intraocular pressure.
  • Elevated intraocular pressure causes lamina cribrosa remodeling, impacting ganglion cell axons; age-related cellular and immune alterations also contribute to glaucoma.

Conclusions:

  • Aging is a primary risk factor for glaucoma, significantly influencing disease course and therapeutic response.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the interplay of additional factors in glaucoma development.