Ocular blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid pressure in glaucoma. (12th February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Promelle, Véronique; Daouk, Joël; Bouzerar, Roger; Jany, Benjamin; Milazzo, Solange; Balédent, Olivier
• Is Part Of: Acta radiologica open. Volume 5:Number 2(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-02-12
• Subjects: Glaucoma -- regulation -- blood flow -- cerebrospinal fluid (CSF); Radiology -- Periodicals; Diagnostic Imaging -- Periodicals; Radiology; Periodicals; 616.075705
• DOI: 10.1177/2058460115624275
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2058-4601

Abstract

Disease mechanism underlying glaucoma remains unclear. Extensive research on this pathology has highlighted changes in vascular parameters and in circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Here, we review the most recent research on alterations in ocular blood flow and/or CSF flow in glaucoma. Ultrasound Doppler imaging studies have shown an increased resistive index in ophthalmic artery's in glaucoma. Furthermore, changes in optic nerve CSF circulation, which can be assessed with magnetic resonance imaging, may lead to a greater translaminar pressure difference, mechanical stress, and poor clearance of toxic substances. This constitutes a new approach for understanding blood–CSF interactions involved in glaucoma.