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. 2012:6:45-7.
doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S26659. Epub 2012 Jan 6.

Helicobacter pylori infection and primary open-angle glaucoma: is there a connection?

Fani Tsolaki  1 , Eleni Gogaki, Filippos Sakkias, Christina Skatharoudi, Chrysanthi Lopatatzidi, Vassilios Tsoulopoulos, Stefania Lampoura, Fotios Topouzis, Magdalini Tsolaki, Jannis Kountouras
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Helicobacter pylori infection and primary open-angle glaucoma: is there a connection?

Fani Tsolaki et al. Clin Ophthalmol. 2012.

Abstract

Glaucoma, the most common form of which is primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), is a neurodegenerative disease which is the second most common cause of blindness worldwide. Among the factors that have been implicated in the pathophysiology of this disease is infection with Helicobacter pylori. This alleged association has caused a great deal of scientific discussion during the past decade, as the establishment of such a correlation might lead to therapeutic applications for all glaucoma patients. In this review, we assess all relevant major studies and trials in an effort to elucidate the issue.

Keywords: Helicobacter pylori; apoptosis; primary open-angle glaucoma.

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