Alfredo A. Sadun, MD, PhD, Flora L. Thornton Chair, Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurological Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at USC, Chiara La Morgia, and Rustum Karanjia
There are several mitochondrial optic neuropathies (MON). There are probably many glaucomas. So perhaps it is not surprising that there exist overlaps in these two conditions. More importantly, however, the pathogenic mechanisms recently elucidated in MON may provide insights and opportunities in the management of at least some glaucomas. Furthermore, there is a growing body of evidence that mitochondrial disease may affect tissues of the eye other than retinal ganglion cells (eg. trabecular meshwork and the optic nerve) and may even directly alter some of the dynamics that determine intraocular pressure1. The purpose of this talk and manuscript is to delve into the relationship between mitochondria and glaucoma.
Date
2015-02-26
Language
eng
Format
video/mp4
Type
Image/MovingImage
Source
2015 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting
Relation is Part of
NANOS Annual Meeting 2015 The Neurology of Glaucoma
