[Current views on pathogenesis and treatment of neovascular glaucoma]. / Sovremennye vzglyady na patogenez i lechenie neovaskulyarnoi glaukomy.

ABSTRACT

Neovascular glaucoma is a type of secondary glaucoma characterized by the most severe course, and ranking second among the causes of irreversible blindness. This review summarizes the results of numerous studies devoted to the search for prevention measures and the most effective treatment strategy. The main ways of preventing the development of neovascular glaucoma are timely diagnosis and elimination of ischemic processes in the retina, combined with adequate control of intraocular pressure and treatment of the underlying disease.