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Trans-lamina pressure difference theory is a new theory on pathogenesis of glaucoma. The core of this theory is that it is the trans-lamina pressure difference that causes the change of lamina cribrosa, and the latter leads to the onset of glaucoma.
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Li, Z., Wang, N. (2019). Intracranial Hypotension and Coexistent Normal-Pressure Glaucoma: 5-Year Follow-Up. In: Wang, N. (eds) Intraocular and Intracranial Pressure Gradient in Glaucoma. Advances in Visual Science and Eye Diseases, vol 1. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2137-5_31
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