Glaucoma: A Neurodegenerative Disease of the Retina and Beyond Part B
- 1st Edition, Volume 257 - September 26, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Giacinto Bagetta, Carlo Nucci
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 3 4 1 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 3 4 2 - 2
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Request a sales quoteGlaucoma: A Neurodegenerative Disease of the Retina and Beyond Part B, Volume 257, the latest release in the Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Topics covered in this new release include Glaucoma neurodegeneration and myopia, Links between obstructive sleep apnea and glaucoma neurodegeneration, Artificial intelligence and deep learning in glaucoma: Current state and future prospects, Brain networks reorganization and functional disability in glaucoma, Advanced vascular examinations of the retina and optic nerve head in glaucoma, and much more.
- Covers all key aspects of current research on glaucoma
- Provides extensively referenced chapters, giving readers a comprehensive list of resources on topics covered
- Includes comprehensive and in-depth background information written in a clear form that is accessible to both specialists and non-specialists
Researchers, academics and all others interested in or involved in study of glaucoma
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Glaucoma neurodegeneration and myopia
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Optic nerve head
- 3: Peripapillary ring
- 4: Peripapillary scleral flange
- 5: Peripapillary border tissues
- 6: Peripapillary arterial circle of Zinn-Haller
- 7: Parapapillary alpha, beta, gamma and delta zones
- 8: Clinical diagnosis of glaucoma in high myopia
- 9: Differential diagnosis of optic nerve damage in high myopia
- 10: Myopic macular changes with respect to glaucoma
- 11: Mechanisms potentially involved in the process of axial elongation leading to the myopic changes in the optic nerve head
- 12: Conclusion
- Chapter 2: Links between obstructive sleep apnea and glaucoma neurodegeneration
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Definition
- 3: Diagnosis
- 4: Risk factors, clinical presentation and therapeutic options
- 5: Association between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and glaucoma in adults
- 6: Prevalence of glaucoma in patients with OSAS
- 7: Pathogenesis
- 8: Anatomical and functional findings
- 9: Conclusions
- Chapter 3: Artificial intelligence and deep learning in glaucoma: Current state and future prospects
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: AI to better assess optic nerve head structure
- 3: AI for glaucoma diagnosis
- 4: AI for glaucoma prognosis
- 5: AI for cost-effective screening
- 6: AI and genetics in glaucoma
- 7: Discussion
- Chapter 4: Brain networks reorganization and functional disability in glaucoma
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Brain involvement in glaucoma: Histological and neuroimaging evidence
- 3: Cerebral neurofunctional alterations and disabilities in glaucoma
- 4: Conclusions
- Chapter 5: Advanced vascular examinations of the retina and optic nerve head in glaucoma
- Abstract
- Chapter 6: Evaluation of putative differences in vessel density and flow area in normal tension and high-pressure glaucoma using OCT-angiography
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Materials and methods
- 3: Statistical analysis
- 4: Results
- 5: Discussion
- Chapter 7: Towards stem cell-based neuronal regeneration for glaucoma
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: RGC degeneration in glaucoma
- 3: RGC regeneration
- 4: Purification and transplantation of stem cell-derived RGCs
- 5: Other source cells
- 6: Perspectives
- Chapter 8: Naturally occurring neuroprotectants in glaucoma
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Resveratrol
- 3: Curcumin
- 4: Ubiquinone
- 5: Early diagnostic tools in glaucoma
- 6: Conclusion
- Chapter 9: Impact of nutraceuticals on glaucoma: A systematic review
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Methods
- 3: Results
- 4: Discussion
- Chapter 10: Evidence on the neuroprotective properties of brimonidine in glaucoma
- Abstract
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Methods
- 3: Results
- 4: Discussion
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 257
- Published: September 26, 2020
- No. of pages (Hardback): 180
- No. of pages (eBook): 180
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323853415
- eBook ISBN: 9780323853422
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Giacinto Bagetta
Giacinto Bagetta is Professsor of Pharmacology and works in the Department of Pharmacy, Health Science and Nutrition
at University of Calabria, Arcavata di Rende, Italy.
Affiliations and expertise
Professsor of Pharmacology, University of Calabria, Arcavata di Rende, ItalyCN
Carlo Nucci
Carlo Nucci is Professor of Ophthalmology in the Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, ItalyRead Glaucoma: A Neurodegenerative Disease of the Retina and Beyond Part B on ScienceDirect