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Review
. 2022 Mar 1;33(2):73-79.
doi: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000818.

Cerebrospinal fluid and ophthalmic disease

Richard L Ford  1 , Benjamin J Frankfort  2 , David Fleischman  1
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Review

Cerebrospinal fluid and ophthalmic disease

Richard L Ford et al. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. .

Abstract

Purpose of review: The purpose of this review is to discuss the contemporary body of literature examining the relationship between cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and ophthalmic disease. This review focuses on diseases that have a pathogenesis related to the translaminar pressure difference, defined as the pressure difference between the orbital subarachnoid space (OSAS) and the intraocular pressure. The diseases discussed include glaucoma, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and spaceflight associated neuro-ocular syndrome.

Recent findings: The relationship between cerebrospinal and ophthalmic disease has been investigated for over 100 years. Recent research provides insight into the mechanisms that dictate CSF circulation in the OSAS and how alterations in these mechanism lead to disease. This review discusses these recent findings and their relationship to major ophthalmic diseases.

Summary: The recent findings provide insight into diseases that have pathogenic mechanisms that are not fully understood. This information will help physicians gain a clearer understanding of the relationship between CSF and ophthalmic disease and guide future research.

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