Chronic Hypertension Increases Susceptibility to Acute IOP Challenge in Rats [Glaucoma]

Conclusions. Acute BP elevation makes retinal function and blood flow less susceptible to IOP elevation. The reduced susceptibility afforded by improved ocular perfusion pressure is compromised after 4 weeks of chronic hypertension.

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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - December 9, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: He, Z., Vingrys, A. J., Armitage, J. A., Nguyen, C. T., Bui, B. V. Tags: Glaucoma Source Type: research