This research was prompted by Dr. Townsend's observation of one affected dog (that lost one eye to GRPU) undergoing spontaneous resolution of GRPU (i.e. resolution of pigment deposition on the ALC) in its remaining eye while on daily specific antioxidant supplementation; this supplement has been shown to be neuroprotective in the presence of glaucoma, and thus may help preserve vision (and help preserve optic nerve function) in glaucomatous eyes. (animaleyecare.net)
There are other surgical choices for blind glaucomatous eyes (see Glaucoma). (animaleyecare.net)
Overall, this simple technique (see figure for overview) produces therapeutically relevant cells in a safe and efficacious manner, which may be used in in vitro models for the investigation of glaucoma disease mechanisms, RGC development, drug testing, and may in the future lead to a treatment of glaucomatous neuropathy. (stemcellsportal.com)