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Review
. 2021;137(5. Vyp. 2):323-330.
doi: 10.17116/oftalma2021137052323.

[The role of vitreous body in pathogenesis of glaucoma]

[Article in Russian]
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Review

[The role of vitreous body in pathogenesis of glaucoma]

[Article in Russian]
V P Erichev et al. Vestn Oftalmol. 2021.

Abstract

This literature review provides modern information on the unique structure of the vitreous body, its functions, and its role in the pathogenesis of glaucoma, describes the features of the vitreous morphology and metabolism, notes its biomechanical and trophic functions, outlines its role in healthy hydrodynamics and hemodynamics of the eye, as well as in aqueous humor outflow. The review presents clinical observations on the association of pathological changes in the vitreous body with glaucoma development and examines the role of involutional changes in the vitreous in the pathogenesis of glaucoma. The article also discusses possible pathogenetic mechanisms of glaucoma development in terms of pathological changes in the vitreous.

В обзоре литературы представлены современные сведения об уникальной структуре стекловидного тела, его функциях и роли в патогенезе глаукомы. Изложены особенности морфологии и метаболизма стекловидного тела, отмечены его биомеханические и трофические функции, обозначена роль в обеспечении здоровой гидродинамики и гемодинамики глаза, оттока внутриглазной жидкости. Приведены клинические наблюдения ассоциации патологических изменений стекловидного тела с развитием глаукомы. Рассмотрена роль инволюционных изменений стекловидного тела в патогенезе глаукомы. Проведено обсуждение возможных патогенетических механизмов развития глаукомы в аспекте патологических изменений со стороны стекловидного тела.

Keywords: glaucoma; pathogenesis; vitreous body.

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