Open AccessThe promise of neuroprotection by dietary restriction in glaucoma
Author(s) -
Rossella Russo,
Carlo Alberto Nucci,
Annagrazia Adornetto
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
neural regeneration research/neural regeneration research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.93
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1876-7958
pISSN - 1673-5374
DOI - 10.4103/1673-5374.314308
Subject(s) - glaucoma , medicine , neuroprotection , optic neuropathy , blindness , intraocular pressure , ophthalmology , neuroscience , retinal , retinal ganglion cell , optic nerve , optometry , psychology
Glaucoma, a progressive age-related optic neuropathy characterized by the death of retinal ganglion cells, is the most common neurodegenerative cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. The therapeutic management of glaucoma, which is limited to lowering intraocular pressure, is still a challenge since visual loss progresses in a significant percentage of treated patients. Restricted dietary regimens have received considerable attention as adjuvant strategy for attenuating or delaying the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. Here we discuss the literature exploring the effects of modified eating patterns on retinal aging and resistance to stressor stimuli.