Abstract:Glaucoma, a neurodegenerative disease caused by continuous damage to the retina and optic nerve, is the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally. Caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant, is widely consumed for its psychoactive effects. This study aimed to determine caffeine's anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory role on elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) following hyaluronic acid and hypertonic saline injections. Thirty (30) adult Long-Evans rats were distributed randomly into six (n=6) groups. T… Show more
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