Decreased nitric oxide production in primary open-angle glaucoma.

S, Doganay; C, Evereklioglu; Y, Turkoz; H, Er

doi:10.1177/112067210201200109

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Decreased nitric oxide production in primary open-angle glaucoma.

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Authors:

Doganay S

Evereklioglu C

Turkoz Y

Abstract

<h4>Purpose</h4>Raised intraocular pressure (IOP) is the major risk factor responsible for optic nerve damage in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). The trabecularmeshwork acts as a valve in aqueous outflow and relaxes with nitric oxide (NO) agonists. Since NO is synthesized by endothelium and smoot...

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