Gabelt B'Ann True

Gabelt B'Ann True, Kaufman Paul L

Aging and glaucoma reduce eye fluid outflow by altering trabecular meshwork and ciliary muscle, leading to increased eye pressure. Understanding these changes could lead to new therapies.

Gabelt B'Ann True, Gottanka Johannes, Lütjen-Drecoll Elke, Kaufman Paul L

In rhesus monkeys, aging reduced uveoscleral outflow and altered trabecular meshwork/ciliary muscle morphology. These findings mirror human aging, suggesting mechanisms for age-related glaucoma risk.