Comparison of total/active ghrelin levels in primary open angle glaucoma, pseudoexfoliation glaucoma and pseudoexfoliation syndrome.

Aim: To investigate the levels of ghrelin (Gh), acylated ghrelin (AGh) and AGh/Gh ratio in the humor aqueous (HA) of cases with pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXS), pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PXG), primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and to compare these with control subjects.

Methods: A prospective examination was made of the total Gh, and AGh levels in HA of 67 patients undergoing cataract surgery. Patients were divided into 4 groups.