Can J Ophthalmol
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Most optic neuropathies do not have effective treatments. Examples are ischemic optic neuropathy, Leber hereditary optic neuropathy, optic neuritis, and traumatic optic neuropathy. In some cases, the pathophysiology of the optic nerve injury is not fully understood. ⋯ In optic neuropathies, the corresponding neuron is the retinal ganglion cell. These cells are unable to divide, and optic neuropathies irrevocably result in their death; therefore, the primary target of neuroprotection are retinal ganglion cells and their axons. This review emphasizes that most optic neuropathies are axonal and thus good targets for neuroprotection.
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Historical Article
Greek mythology: the eye, ophthalmology, eye disease, and blindness.
In distant eras, mythology was a form of expression used by many peoples. A study of the Greek myths reveals concealed medical knowledge, in many cases relating to the eye. ⋯ The study of mythological references to the eye reveals reliable medical observations of the ancient Greeks, which are concealed within the myths.
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Letter Case Reports
Acute hypertension due to phenylephrine eyedrops in a newborn.