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As such, glaucoma should be considered not only an ocular pressure disorder but also a neurodegenerative condition with a strong immune component. This perspective opens new avenues for novel therapeutic intervention, including the targeting of glial cells or modulators of inflammatory signaling. However, the complexity of microglial phenotypes and the timing of their activation relative to astrocytes remain areas that require further clarification. The current M1\/M2 paradigm is acknowledged as overly simplistic, highlighting the need for more refined and nuanced models. 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