Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

2009857 citationsReview

Authors

Young H. Kwon · University of Iowa

John H. Fingert · University of Iowa

Markus H. Kuehn · University of Iowa

Wallace L.M. Alward · University of Iowa

Abstract

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. This review discusses the clinical features, genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology of glaucoma. The authors present a typical case of glaucoma, together with the ocular findings.

Topics & Keywords

Glaucoma and retinal disorders Retinal Development and Disorders Retinal Diseases and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 360, Issue 11, pp. 1113-1124

DOI: 10.1056/nejmra0804630

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