Could Mineralocorticoids Play a Role in the Pathophysiology of Open Angle Glaucoma?. (25th August 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: May, Christian Albrecht
• Other Names: Ferreras Antonio L. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ophthalmology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2011-08-25
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye Diseases; Ophthalmology; Ophthalmology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/196418
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-004X

Abstract

Abstract : Since the pathomechanisms of primary open angle glaucoma are still not defined, different aspects related to this topic have to be discussed and further investigated. Possible candidates are the mineralocorticoids, which are known to lower intraocular pressure. A data search and personal investigations assume a limited role of mineralocorticoids for the development of glaucoma. Specific experiments for a final conclusion are, however, not yet performed.