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  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Research
  • Fluid Dynamics in the Eye

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  • Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is the primary risk factor for glaucoma.
  • The trabecular meshwork (TM) regulates IOP by controlling aqueous humor outflow.
  • The conventional outflow pathway exhibits segmental variations in flow.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present protocols for studying outflow segmentation in the conventional aqueous humor pathway.
  • To analyze the non-uniformity of aqueous humor outflow across the eye's circumference.
  • To identify high flow (HF), intermediate flow (IF), and low flow (LF) regions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing ex vivo intact globes for outflow studies.
  • Employing perfused anterior segment organ culture models.
  • Adapting protocols for human, nonhuman primate, and other species' eyes.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the segmental nature of the conventional outflow pathway.
  • Identified distinct regions of high, intermediate, and low aqueous humor flow.
  • Established methodologies for quantifying outflow segmentation.

Conclusions:

  • Outflow pathway segmentation is a critical factor in IOP regulation.
  • Targeting HF and IF regions while reducing LF proportions offers a therapeutic strategy for IOP reduction.
  • These protocols facilitate further research into glaucoma pathophysiology and treatment.