Imbalanced Trace Elements as Risk Factors in the Pathogenesis of Glaucoma Dysbalancierte Spurenelemente als Risikofaktoren in der Pathogenese bei Glaukom

Steinhorst K, Lakatos P, Hohberger B (2026)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2026

Journal

Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde Georg Thieme Verlag

DOI: 10.1055/a-2805-1399

Abstract

Glaucoma, a neurodegenerative disease, is characterised by ocular pathogenic patterns, yet also by cerebral pathologies, particularly within the visual pathway. Oxidative stress is involved in glaucoma pathogenesis, similar to other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Trace elements can intervene within these molecular processes (e. g., via enzymes) and in the event of imbalances, also cause pathological changes. This review aims to provide an overview of the common features of glaucoma and other neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on the influence of imbalanced trace elements such as zinc, copper, iron and selenium, and oxidative stress.

Authors with CRIS profile

Kira Steinhorst Department of Ophthalmology Petra Lakatos Department of Ophthalmology Bettina Hohberger Department of Ophthalmology

How to cite

APA:

Steinhorst, K., Lakatos, P., & Hohberger, B. (2026). Imbalanced Trace Elements as Risk Factors in the Pathogenesis of Glaucoma Dysbalancierte Spurenelemente als Risikofaktoren in der Pathogenese bei Glaukom. Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2805-1399

MLA:

Steinhorst, Kira, Petra Lakatos, and Bettina Hohberger. "Imbalanced Trace Elements as Risk Factors in the Pathogenesis of Glaucoma Dysbalancierte Spurenelemente als Risikofaktoren in der Pathogenese bei Glaukom." Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde (2026).

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