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TL;DR
It highlights that RGC apoptosis and axonal loss may represent the earliest manifestations of glaucoma and correlate with disease severity.
Cells · 4 authors, 1 centre
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It highlights that RGC apoptosis and axonal loss may represent the earliest manifestations of glaucoma and correlate with disease severity.
The authors discuss multiple mechanisms contributing to RGC damage, including elevated intraocular pressure, impaired mitochondrial activity, oxidative stress, glial cell activation, and excitotoxicity. The review notes that RGC apoptosis and axonal loss within the inner retina may constitute the earliest manifestation of glaucoma, exhibiting a direct correlation with clinical disease severity. Looking forward, the authors discuss neuroregenerative therapies, nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems, and artificial intelligence for early detection and personalized treatment.