Br J Ophthalmol
Br J OphthalmolJanuary 2016Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Cerebrospinal fluid pressure and the eye.

IOP & Medical TherapyOptic Nerve & Disc

Summary

Additionally, a high proportion of astronauts develop features similar to idiopathic intracranial hypertension that persist for years after returning to Earth.

Abstract

Cerebrospinal fluid pressure (CSFP) interacts with intraocular pressure (IOP) and blood pressure to exert a major influence upon the eye, particularly the optic nerve head region. There is increased interest regarding the influence of CSFP upon disorders affecting this region, in particular glaucoma and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Additionally, a high proportion of astronauts develop features similar to idiopathic intracranial hypertension that persist for years after returning to Earth. The factors that affect the CSFP influence upon the optic nerve and globe are likely to influence the outcome of various ophthalmic disorders.

Keywords

GlaucomaIntraocular pressureOptic NervePhysiology

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