1. Beginning of the chapter34
Beginning of the chapter
Glaucoma and genetics
(Glaucoma Sensor)

2. SENSORS
GLAUCOMA SENSOR
Glaucoma
(green star)

3. Fluid balance in the eye
SENSORS
Fluid balance in the eye
Blood vessels supply oxygen and nutrients to the eye

4. Fluid balance in the eye
SENSORS
Fluid balance in the eye
Fluid is constantly produced
LOXL1

5. Fluid balance in the eye
SENSORS
Fluid balance in the eye
LOXL1

6. Fluid balance in the eye
SENSORS
Fluid balance in the eye
LOXL1

7. Fluid balance in the eye
SENSORS
Fluid balance in the eye
LOXL1

8. Fluid balance in the eye
SENSORS
Fluid balance in the eye
LOXL1

9. SENSORS GLAUCOMA SENSOR
Increased intraocular pressure Photoreceptor cells die External field of view becomes restricted In case of noticeable symptoms: 95% of the cells are already dead Simple treatment with eye drops Risk classification by genetic testing: Low Medium High
1x 2x 11x

10. Approx. 60% of the population do not go to eye check-ups
SENSORS
GLAUCOMA SENSOR
1x Risk
11x Risk
Approx. 60% of the population do not go to eye check-ups
Regular
eye exams
Early, regular and precise eye examinations
Effective
treatment

11. SENSORS
GLAUCOMA SENSOR
OR 1
OR 5
OR 11.19

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End of the chapter
Glaucoma and genetics
(Glaucoma Sensor)