Oxidative and particularly photo-oxidative processes are critical factors many ocular conditions but are often poorly recognized by those investigating ocular disease. The author discusses oxidative stress in inflammatory processes of the conjunctiva, cornea, and uvea; in cataract formation in the lens; in retinal degeneration; and in optic nerve pathologic conditions, inflammatory in optic neuritis and degenerative in glaucoma.
aDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 OES, England, UK
bSt. John's College, Cambridge CB2 1TP, England, UK
Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 OES, UK.
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