Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
Unraveling Vascular Patterns: A Comparative Study of Blood Flow Velocities in Glaucoma and Normotensive Patients
Dr. Ritu Chaturvedi, Dr. Girish Dutt Chaturvedi
JCDR. 2023: 1804-1809
Abstract
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss, characterized by optic nerve damage and visual dysfunction. Intraocular pressure and vascular dysregulation are primary risk factors for glaucoma development and progression. Normotensive glaucoma, a subtype of primary open-angle glaucoma, presents with optic nerve damage despite normal intraocular pressure. Transcranial Colour Doppler Ultrasound (TCD) is a non-invasive method to assess blood flow velocities in retrobulbar vessels, providing insights into ocular perfusion
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