Is There Any Role for the Choroid in Glaucoma?

Iman Goharian, Mitra Sehi

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Abstract

The choroid is part of the uveal tract and is a heavily vascularized bed that also contains connective tissue and melanin pigment. Given the role of the choroidal vasculature in the blood supply of the anterior laminar and prelaminar regions of the optic nerve head, the peripapillary choroid might be a relevant target for investigation in patients with glaucoma. The purpose of this paper is to critically review the current understanding of potential role of the choroid in the pathogenesis of glaucomatous damage.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Glaucoma
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StateAccepted/In press - Sep 26 2014

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Choroid
Glaucoma
Melanins
Optic Disk
Connective Tissue

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Is There Any Role for the Choroid in Glaucoma? / Goharian, Iman; Sehi, Mitra.

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Goharian, I & Sehi, M 2014, 'Is There Any Role for the Choroid in Glaucoma?', Journal of Glaucoma. https://doi.org/10.1097/IJG.0000000000000166
Goharian I, Sehi M. Is There Any Role for the Choroid in Glaucoma? Journal of Glaucoma. 2014 Sep 26. https://doi.org/10.1097/IJG.0000000000000166
Goharian, Iman ; Sehi, Mitra. / Is There Any Role for the Choroid in Glaucoma?. In: Journal of Glaucoma. 2014.
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