Neuroprotection in Glaucoma

Neuroprotection in glaucoma involves strategies to protect and preserve the nerve cells (optic nerve fibers) in the eye that are responsible for transmitting visual information to the brain. Glaucoma causes these nerve cells to deteriorate, leading to vision loss. Neuroprotective treatments aim to prevent or slow this nerve damage, regardless of eye pressure levels, by targeting cellular health, reducing harmful processes like inflammation or oxidative stress, and supporting nerve cell survival. This approach complements traditional pressure-lowering therapies and seeks to preserve vision by directly safeguarding the health of optic nerve cells.