Tracking dendritic shrinkage of retinal ganglion cells after acute elevation of intraocular pressure.
Li Zhi-wai, Liu Shu, Weinreb Robert N, Lindsey James D, Yu Marco, Liu Lan et al.
This study found RGC dendrites progressively shrink after 90-120 minutes of acute high IOP, but not shorter durations. This suggests dendritic shrinkage is an early, measurable sign of RGC damage in glaucoma.