Marked alteration of sterol metabolism and composition without compromising retinal development or function.

abstract：:The relationship of the ocular pressure to the anterior ciliary arterial pressure was studied by measuring the pressure of the anterior ciliary artery using a modified pressure chamber. Of the 40 subjects, 9 were normal, 16 were ocular hypertensive patients, and 15 were primary, open-angle, glaucoma patients. A signif...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Sakimoto G,Schwartz B

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the roles of ZO-1 in corneal fibroblasts and myofibroblasts in a model of wounding. METHODS:Antibodies were used to identify ZO-1 in cultured rabbit corneal fibroblasts by immunocytochemistry, Western blot analysis, and immunoprecipitation. For colocalization studies, antibodies to beta-catenin, cad...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Taliana L,Benezra M,Greenberg RS,Masur SK,Bernstein AM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Synucleinopathies such as multiple system atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson's disease are associated with a variety of visual symptoms. Functional and morphological retinal aberrations are therefore supposed to be valuable biomarkers for these neurodegenerative diseases. This study examined the retinal morphology and...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Kaehler K,Seitter H,Sandbichler AM,Tschugg B,Obermair GJ,Stefanova N,Koschak A

更新日期：2020-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine factors affecting the disc-fovea angle (DFA), and to test the hypotheses that adjusting for DFA improves limits of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) variability in normal subjects or enhances performance of RNFL measures for glaucoma detection. METHODS:Disc-fovea angle was measured on scanning lase...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Amini N,Nowroozizadeh S,Cirineo N,Henry S,Chang T,Chou T,Coleman AL,Caprioli J,Nouri-Mahdavi K

更新日期：2014-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The authors compared the efficacy of two different forms of flicker perimetry: temporal modulation perimetry (TMP), which measures contrast thresholds for a fixed temporal frequency, and critical flicker frequency (CFF), which measures the highest frequency for which flicker is detected at a fixed contrast. ME...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Yoshiyama KK,Johnson CA

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells are known to play important roles in maintaining the homeostasis of the retina and in controlling choroidal neovascularization. The purpose of this study was to identify a factor or factors that would stimulate RPE cells to proliferate. METHODS:To isolate such a factor, 1...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Tanaka Y,Utsumi J,Matsui M,Sudo T,Nakamura N,Mutoh M,Kajita A,Sone S,Kigasawa K,Shibuya M,Reddy VN,Zhang Q,Iwata T

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary cultures of retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells from cats with mucopolysaccharidosis VI (MPS VI) have been initiated from mixed populations of cells (ie, derived from the entire eyecup and represented by both pigmented and nonpigmented RPE cells). The cells were enzymatically dissociated from the eyecup and...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Stramm L,Haskins M,Desnick RJ,Aguirre G

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To clarify the distinct molecular pathogenesis of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) and pachychoroid neovasculopathy (PNV). Methods:Aqueous humor (AH) was collected from 18 acute CSC, 20 chronic CSC, and 20 PNV patients. Concentrations of 30 cytokines in the AH were analyzed using a multiplex bead immunoa...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Terao N,Koizumi H,Kojima K,Yamagishi T,Nagata K,Kitazawa K,Yamamoto Y,Yoshii K,Hiraga A,Toda M,Kinoshita S,Sotozono C,Hamuro J

更新日期：2018-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Lens case hygiene practices are important in maintaining safe contact lens wear. However, the effectiveness of various lens case cleaning practices have not been evaluated and compared. This in vitro study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy of cleaning practices that are most commonly carried out by len...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Wu YT,Zhu H,Willcox M,Stapleton F

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Patients express their discomfort by subjective complaints, which may not clearly express the extent of their discomfort. This study noninvasively and objectively quantified ocular discomfort, a form of feeling, from the prefrontal cortex by functional near-infrared ray spectroscopy topography. Methods:This ca...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Ono M,Takano Y,Haida M

更新日期：2018-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To optimize fixation, sectioning, and immunolabeling protocols to map the morphology of the human lens with confocal microscopy. METHODS:Transparent human lenses were fixed in 0.75% paraformaldehyde for 24 hours, cut in half, and fixed for another 24 hours. Lenses were cryoprotected, sectioned, and labeled wit...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Lim JC,Walker KL,Sherwin T,Schey KL,Donaldson PJ

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To demonstrate the application of multiphoton fluorescence (MF) and second harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy for ex vivo characterization of the structural alterations of human corneas due to keratoconus. METHODS:Buttons of keratoconic corneas derived from penetrating keratoplasty were sent for structural a...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Tan HY,Sun Y,Lo W,Lin SJ,Hsiao CH,Chen YF,Huang SC,Lin WC,Jee SH,Yu HS,Dong CY

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze cone and rod phototransduction parameters from ERG a-waves in patients with RP and to determine the relationships among these parameters, age, and mode of inheritance. METHODS:Sets of four white flashes (3.2-4.4 log scotopic troland [scot td-s]) were presented in the dark. The same stimuli were late...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Tzekov RT,Locke KG,Hood DC,Birch DG

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study sought to determine the earliest time-point at which evidence of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) could be detected with visible-light optical coherence tomography angiography (vis-OCTA) in a mouse model of laser-induced CNV. METHODS:Visible light-OCTA was used to study laser-induced CNV at differ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Shah RS,Soetikno BT,Yi J,Liu W,Skondra D,Zhang HF,Fawzi AA

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The morphologic effects on rabbit corneal endothelium of several common ophthalmic vehicle constituents were examined following subconjunctival administration. Profound dose-dependent changes consisting of intercellular vacuolization and thickening of the endothelial layer were noted within 1 day following administrat...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Weinreb RN,Wood I,Tomazzoli L,Alvarado J

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was conducted to define whether pigment epithelial-derived growth factor (PEDF), together with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), enhances the synthesis of neuroprotectin D1 (NPD1) and the regeneration of corneal nerves damaged after surgery. METHODS:Corneal stromal dissection was performed in the left eye...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Cortina MS,He J,Li N,Bazan NG,Bazan HE

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) can infect the cornea and achieve ganglionic latency. HSV-1 can later be activated by a variety of effectors although the exact mechanism of reactivation is unknown. Rabbits harboring latent HSV-1 strain McKrae can be induced to shed virus by ocular iontophoresis of epinephrine to t...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Rootman DS,Haruta Y,Hill JM,Kaufman HE

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Estimates of the incidences of severe visual impairment and blindness (SVI/B) and their causes are key to good health service planning. Thus, the database of Germany's largest state's blind registry was used to estimate current incidence rates (IR) and to project rates for Germany in 2010 and 2030. METHODS:The...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Finger RP,Fimmers R,Holz FG,Scholl HP

更新日期：2011-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Alkali burning of the rabbit cornea is a well-established model for the study of anterior surface inflammation, neovascularization, and wound-healing processes. 12-hydroxyeicosanoids have been implicated as mediators of such responses. 12(S)-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid (12[S]-HETE) is a lipoxygenase-derived ar...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Conners MS,Urbano F,Vafeas C,Stoltz RA,Dunn MW,Schwartzman ML

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hypoxia and growth factors are postulated to be involved in the development of retinal neovascularization through the regulation of extracellular proteinase production. It has been shown that matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are elevated in the retina during the neovascularization process. However, the factors ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Majka S,McGuire PG,Das A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herpetic stromal disease often is treated with combinations of antiviral agents and corticosteroids. The addition of steroids to the antiviral treatment regimen frequently increases the efficacy of therapy in patients; however, many complications may arise as a result of corticosteroid therapy. Using a rabbit model, t...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： O'Brien WJ,Taylor JL

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the role of intralysosomal redox-active iron in oxidative stress-induced damage in trabecular meshwork (TM) cells. METHODS:Chronic oxidative stress was applied using the hyperoxic model; acute oxidative stress was applied with H(2)O(2). Microarray analysis was performed using microarrays. mRNA a...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Lin Y,Epstein DL,Liton PB

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Tendency-oriented perimetry (TOP) is a new strategy designed to estimate the sensitivity of the visual field quickly, by using linear interpolation between test locations. This study determined the spatial resolution characteristics of TOP. METHODS:A Monte-Carlo technique was used to simulate visual fields, an...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Anderson AJ

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:RPE cell activation is an important feature of autoimmune uveitis. This investigation focused on whether extracellular nucleotides could contribute to this activation, and the effects of ATPgammaS, UTP, and UDP on the production of IL-8 by RPE cells was studied in relation to their expression of functional P2Y ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Relvas LJ,Bouffioux C,Marcet B,Communi D,Makhoul M,Horckmans M,Blero D,Bruyns C,Caspers L,Boeynaems JM,Willermain F

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The endothelium produces nitric oxide and endothelin (ET). This study was designed to investigate the endothelium-dependent regulation of the porcine ophthalmic microcirculation. METHODS:Isolated porcine eyes were perfused with a modified Langendorff setup (Hugo Sachs Elektronik KG, Freiburg, Germany) at a per...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Meyer P,Flammer J,Lüscher TF

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cultured porcine retinal pigment epithelial cells release superoxide, measured as superoxide dismutase (SOD)-suppressible reduction of cytochrome C, and SOD-suppressible luminol-dependent chemiluminescence. Latex beads stimulated a significant release of superoxide that reached 82 nmol/mg protein in the first 15 min a...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Dorey CK,Khouri GG,Syniuta LA,Curran SA,Weiter JJ

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Mutations in PITX2 are associated with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome (ARS), which involves ocular, dental, and umbilical abnormalities. Identification of cis-regulatory elements of PITX2 is important to better understand the mechanisms of disease. METHODS:Conserved noncoding elements surrounding PITX2/pitx2 were id...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Volkmann BA,Zinkevich NS,Mustonen A,Schilter KF,Bosenko DV,Reis LM,Broeckel U,Link BA,Semina EV

更新日期：2011-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To determine the effects of narrowband light exposure on choroidal thickness and the pupil response in humans. Methods:Twenty subjects, ages 21 to 43 years, underwent 1 hour of exposure to broadband, short wavelength "blue," or long wavelength "red" light, or darkness. Choroidal thickness, imaged with spectral...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Lou L,Ostrin LA

更新日期：2020-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study reading acuity in children and assess the reliability of its measurement using the Italian version of the MNREAD reading chart. METHODS:One hundred sixteen children from grades 3 to 8 with normal near vision were tested at a pediatric eye care institution in northeastern Italy. Visual acuity was evalu...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Virgili G,Cordaro C,Bigoni A,Crovato S,Cecchini P,Menchini U

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Fibroblast growth factor-10 (FGF10) can modulate extracellular matrix associated genes and, therefore, it could be a myopia susceptibility gene. This study used an animal model, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) association, and genetic functional assay to evaluate FGF10 gene for myopia. METHODS:The expre...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Hsi E,Chen KC,Chang WS,Yu ML,Liang CL,Juo SH

更新日期：2013-05-07 00:00:00