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Enders, Philip, Stern, C., Schrittenlocher, S., Handel, A., Jordan, J., Cursiefen, C. and Dietlein, T. S. (2020). Dependency of intraocular pressure on body posture in glaucoma patients New approaches to pathogenesis and treatment. Ophthalmologe, 117 (8). S. 730 - 740. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG. ISSN 1433-0423

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Abstract

Backround Human intraocular pressure (IOP) depends on the position of the head in relation to the body in space. Physiologically, the IOP increases in a lying position compared to an upright posture. Microgravity in space also appears to cause an increase in intraocular pressure, accompanied by other ophthalmological changes, which are summarized under the term spaceflight associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS). Bed rest studies are being carried out to investigate the effects of weightlessness on the human body. So here there is an intersection between research into SANS and glaucoma. Increased intraocular pressure remains the most important risk factor for glaucoma development and progression that can be influenced by treatment. The influence of position-dependent IOP fluctuations on glaucoma is still not sufficiently understood. Materials and methods A literature search was carried in PubMed on the subject of IOP fluctuations related to posture. Analysis and evaluation of the published study results and a summary of available clinical data. Results The increase in IOP when changing from a seated to a lying body position is greater in glaucoma patients with an increase of up to 8.6 & x202f;mm & x202f;Hg compared to healthy subjects with an increase up to 5 & x202f;mm & x202f;Hg. In small pilot studies the increase in lying IOP in some glaucoma patients and healthy volunteers could be attenuated by elevation of the head by 30%. A lower compartmental pressure in the subarachnoid space has been associated with glaucoma and may represent a risk factor for glaucoma development. Not only the level of IOP but also IOP fluctuations were associated with an increased risk of disease progression. Conclusion The clinical significance of IOP peaks during sleep on glaucoma is still not sufficiently understood. New methods for continuous IOP measurement offer promising opportunities for further research into the importance of IOP fluctuations related to changes of body and head posture.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Enders, Philip UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Stern, C. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Schrittenlocher, S. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Handel, A. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Jordan, J. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Cursiefen, C. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Dietlein, T. S. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-333986
DOI:	10.1007/s00347-020-01113-6
Journal or Publication Title:	Ophthalmologe
Volume:	117
Number:	8
Page Range:	S. 730 - 740
Date:	2020
Publisher:	SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
Place of Publication:	HEIDELBERG
ISSN:	1433-0423
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language CEREBROSPINAL-FLUID PRESSURE; OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA; OCULAR PERFUSION-PRESSURE; HEALTHY-SUBJECTS; PLASMA-CORTISOL; BLOOD-PRESSURE; POSITION; PROGRESSION; HEAD; MICROGRAVITY Multiple languages Ophthalmology Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/33398