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Melatonin, Circadian Rhythms, and Nocturnal IOP Dynamics

Melatonin, Circadian Rhythms, and Nocturnal IOP Dynamics

Melatonin and the Eye: Nighttime IOP and Neuroprotection Melatonin is a neurohormone produced in a ~24-hour cycle (circadian rhythm) that plays key roles in sleep regulation and acts as a powerful antioxidant. In the eye, melatonin is synthes...

The Gut–Eye Axis: Probiotics, Metabolites, and Intraocular Pressure

The Gut–Eye Axis: Probiotics, Metabolites, and Intraocular Pressure

The Gut–Eye Axis and Ocular Health The emerging concept of a gut–eye axis recognizes that gut microbes and their products can affect the eye. Gut bacteria ferment fibers to produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) (like acetate, propionate,...

Vitamin D Status, Intraocular Pressure, and Neuroinflammation

Vitamin D Status, Intraocular Pressure, and Neuroinflammation

Vitamin D Status, Intraocular Pressure, and Neuroinflammation Glaucoma is a chronic optic neuropathy leading to irreversible vision loss (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov(https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5156616/:~:text=Glaucoma%20is%20a%20chro...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Inflammation Resolution, and Glaucoma Progression

Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Inflammation Resolution, and Glaucoma Progression

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Glaucoma: Inflammation and Eye Health Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy often driven by elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) and chronic neuroinflammation. By contrast, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (...

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