Functional recovery of retinal pigment epithelial damage in experimental retinal detachment.

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the diagnostic ability of the new spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) algorithm for measuring circumpapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness centered on Bruch's membrane opening (BMO), with the conventional circumpapillary RNFL thickness measurement centered on the optic...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Lee EJ,Lee KM,Kim H,Kim TW

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe an instrument called a scanning ocular spectrofluorophotometer (SOSF) that measures fluorescence in a two-dimensional cross-section through the anterior chamber and cornea and provides the ability to change excitation and emission wavelengths rapidly. The output of a xenon arc lamp is filtered by a diffrac...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： McLaren JW,Brubaker RF

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Using a scanning laser ophthalmoscope, it was found that some patients with relative central scotomas reliably used two different preferred retinal loci (PRLs) at different stimulus illuminances. This article describes adaptations in a patient's PRL for fixation when dimming the stimulus increased the relative ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Lei H,Schuchard RA

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether integrin-linked kinase (ILK) controls the organization of the actin cytoskeleton in the trabecular meshwork (TM) by regulating integrin co-signaling. METHODS:The cell binding domain and the Heparin II (Hep II) domain of fibronectin were used to activate α5β1 and α4β1 integrin signaling, re...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Faralli JA,Newman JR,Sheibani N,Dedhar S,Peters DM

更新日期：2011-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To investigate diurnal variation in the length of mouse rod outer segments in vivo. Methods:The lengths of rod inner and outer segments (RIS, ROS) of dark-adapted albino mice maintained on a 12-hour dark:12-hour light cycle with light onset 7 AM were measured at prescribed times (6:30 AM, 11 AM, 3:30 PM) durin...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Zhang P,Shibata B,Peinado G,Zawadzki RJ,FitzGerald P,Pugh EN Jr

更新日期：2020-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To assess if ripasudil has a neuroprotective effect using mice with excitatory amino acid carrier 1 (EAAC1) deletion (EAAC1 knockout [KO] mice), a mouse model of normal tension glaucoma. Methods:Topical administration (5 μL/day) of two different concentrations of ripasudil (0.4% and 2%) were applied to EAAC1 K...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Akaiwa K,Namekata K,Azuchi Y,Sano H,Guo X,Kimura A,Harada C,Mitamura Y,Harada T

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate phenotype characteristics of fellow eyes in patients with early onset of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NVAMD). METHODS:Patients with new-onset unilateral NVAMD between 50 and 65 years (n = 57, early-onset choroidal neovascularization [CNV] group) or >80 years (n = 47, late-onset ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Schick T,Ersoy L,Hoyng CB,Kirchhof B,Liakopoulos S

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize a new nontransfected, spontaneously immortalized epithelial cell line from normal human conjunctiva (IOBA-NHC), both morphologically and functionally, to determine whether the differentiated phenotype of conjunctival epithelial cells is preserved. METHODS:Outgrowing cells from explanted conjunc...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Diebold Y,Calonge M,Enríquez de Salamanca A,Callejo S,Corrales RM,Sáez V,Siemasko KF,Stern ME

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the possibility that ocular surface epithelial cells might be grown in culture for use as grafts. METHODS:The proliferative capacity of epithelial cells cultured from the conjunctiva, limbus, and central cornea of normal human eyes was compared. Single cells disaggregated from approximately 1 mm2 bi...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Lindberg K,Brown ME,Chaves HV,Kenyon KR,Rheinwald JG

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To test whether in an animal model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) the Müller glial cells displayed an upregulation of purinergic P2 receptor-mediated responses. METHODS:PVR was induced by intravitreal injection of the proteolytic enzyme, dispase, in the eyes of adult rabbits. The developing PVR was e...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Francke M,Weick M,Pannicke T,Uckermann O,Grosche J,Goczalik I,Milenkovic I,Uhlmann S,Faude F,Wiedemann P,Reichenbach A,Bringmann A

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The prevalence of cataract increases with age. Conversely, the abundance of native α-crystallin diminishes with age and cataract development. We hypothesize replenishing lens α-crystallin may delay or prevent cataract. Herein we investigated the ability of cell penetration peptides (CPP) to enhance entry of α-c...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Mueller NH,Ammar DA,Petrash JM

更新日期：2013-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Growth factors act through high-affinity cell surface receptors expressed by target cells and are critical modulators of cell function. Because aqueous humor is known to contain growth factors, these molecules may play a key role in maintaining the normal function of the human trabecular meshwork (HTM). Alterna...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Wordinger RJ,Clark AF,Agarwal R,Lambert W,Wilson SE

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a type of ocular surface neoplasia, is primarily treated by surgical resection and topical immuno- or chemotherapy. Metastatic disease may be treated with systemic chemo- or immunotherapy, albeit with variable response. The purpose of this study was to determine wheth...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Nagarajan P,El-Hadad C,Gruschkus SK,Ning J,Hudgens CW,Sagiv O,Gross N,Tetzlaff MT,Esmaeli B

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy of coulomb-controlled iontophoresis (CCI) for delivery of riboflavin prior to corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL). METHODS:The eyes of 20 8-week-old Lewis rats, subject to epithelium-ON (epi-ON, n = 20 eyes) or epithelium-OFF (epi-OFF, n = 20 eyes) conditions, were used to evaluate th...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Arboleda A,Kowalczuk L,Savoldelli M,Klein C,Ladraa S,Naud MC,Aguilar MC,Parel JM,Behar-Cohen F

更新日期：2014-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore connexin43 (Cx43) knockdown as an efficient treatment for corneal endothelial injury in an in vivo rat corneal scrape injury model. METHODS:Scrape injury was induced in the corneal endothelium, and immunolabeling (ZO-1, alpha-SMA, Cx43) was performed to analyze changes in Cx43 expression during woun...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Nakano Y,Oyamada M,Dai P,Nakagami T,Kinoshita S,Takamatsu T

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine whether Na(+)-K(+)-2Cl(-) cotransport has the potential to contribute to corneal endothelial ion and fluid transport in cultured and fresh bovine corneal endothelial cells. METHODS:Cl- and Na+ sensitive fluorescent dyes were used to measure furosemide-dependent ion fluxes in cultured and fresh endot...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Jelamskii S,Sun XC,Herse P,Bonanno JA

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the effects of lomerizine, a Ca2+ antagonist, on the ocular tissue circulation in rabbits and on the circulation in the optic nerve head (ONH) and choroid in healthy volunteers. METHODS:Lomerizine (0.1 [n=10] or 0.3 [n=11] mg/kg) or vehicle solution (n=11) was injected intravenously in urethane-...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Tamaki Y,Araie M,Fukaya Y,Nagahara M,Imamura A,Honda M,Obata R,Tomita K

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Retinal blood vessel diameter and arteriovenous ratio (AVR) are commonly used diagnostic parameters. Because vascular walls are typically not visible in funduscopy, clinical AVR estimation is based on the lumen rather than the entire vessel diameter. Here the authors used a transgenic mouse model to quantify AV...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Fischer MD,Huber G,Feng Y,Tanimoto N,Mühlfriedel R,Beck SC,Tröger E,Kernstock C,Preising MN,Lorenz B,Hammes HP,Seeliger MW

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The aim of the study was to investigate the signaling of growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor (GHRH-R) in the pathogenesis of pterygium and determine the apoptotic effect of GHRH-R antagonist on pterygium epithelial cells (PECs). Methods:Fourteen samples of primary pterygium of grade T3 with size of corne...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Qin YJ,Chu WK,Huang L,Ng CHY,Chan TCY,Cao D,Yang C,Zhang L,Huang SP,Li J,Lin HL,Li WQ,Chen L,Schally AV,Chan SO,Zhang HY,Pang CP

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to investigate tumor control efficacy of paclitaxel in the treatment of retinal tumors harbored by the LH beta-Tag murine transgenic model of retinoblastoma. METHODS:LH beta-Tag-positive mice (n = 5) 10 weeks of age received two 20-microL subconjunctival injections delivered with ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Suárez F,Jockovich ME,Hernandez E,Feuer W,Parel JM,Murray TG

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The role of the Wnt[b]/beta-catenin-dependent pathway (canonical Wnt pathway) in the context of retinal development and homeostasis is largely unknown. This study was undertaken to characterize activation of the Wnt canonical pathway and its relevance to cell type populations in the developing and adult retina....

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Liu H,Thurig S,Mohamed O,Dufort D,Wallace VA

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The authors investigated how individual differences in macular pigment (MP) density are related to loss of visual sensitivity with age. METHODS:Macular pigment and visual sensitivity of 27 healthy older subjects (aged 60-84 years) were compared with data from 10 younger subjects (aged 24-36 years). Macular pig...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Hammond BR Jr,Wooten BR,Snodderly DM

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report neural rim dimensions for South Indians and examine rim shape with relevance to clinical evaluation. METHODS:Healthy phakic participants (n = 623) of the Chennai Glaucoma Study with normal frequency-doubling perimetry underwent complete eye examinations including optic disc digital stereophotography....

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Arvind H,George R,Raju P,Ve RS,Mani B,Kannan P,Vijaya L

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize the interleukin (IL)-4 receptor (IL-4R) complex in human corneal fibroblasts. METHODS:The presence of IL-4R subunit mRNAs and proteins in cultured human corneal fibroblasts was examined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and flow cytometry, respectively. The interaction of 125I-...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Fukuda K,Fujitsu Y,Kumagai N,Nishida T

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report on instantaneous volumetric flow rate of vitreous cutters measured by means of particle image velocimetry (PIV). METHODS:In an in vitro experimental study, vitreous cutters mounting a regular blade (RB) or modified Twedge blade (TB) engineered for higher flow were connected to a console machine equip...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Rossi T,Querzoli G,Angelini G,Rossi A,Malvasi C,Iossa M,Ripandelli G

更新日期：2014-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study determined whether adenovirus-mediated transfer of the murine interferon-beta (AdCMVIFN-beta) gene protects against liver metastases arising from intraocular melanomas in mice. METHODS:A replication-deficient adenovirus vector (AdCMVIFN-beta) was used for the in vivo transfer of the murine IFN-beta ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Alizadeh H,Howard K,Mellon J,Mayhew E,Rusciano D,Niederkorn JY

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rabbit corneas were treated in vitro and in vivo with cholera toxin (CTX), a specific and irreversible activator of adenylate cyclase. Tissue pieces incubated in vitro in the presence of 10 mug/ml CTX for 15 min continuously synthesized adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate (cyclic AMP) at an increased rate for 3 hr in the ab...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Jumblatt MM,Fogle JA,Neufeld AH

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PURPOSE. To examine the biomechanical deformation of load bearing structures of the optic nerve head (ONH) resulting from raised intracranial pressure, using high definition optical coherence tomography (HD-OCT). The authors postulate that elevated intracranial pressure induces forces in the retrolaminar subarachnoid ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Kupersmith MJ,Sibony P,Mandel G,Durbin M,Kardon RH

更新日期：2011-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Macular pigment optical density (MPOD) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are thought to be associated; however, the details are not yet understood clearly. This study aimed at investigating how retinal anatomic structures relate with the spatial MPOD distribution in single eyes. METHODS:In a subgroup ...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Meyer zu Westrup V,Dietzel M,Pauleikhoff D,Hense HW

更新日期：2014-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Animal studies suggest that the periphery of the eye plays a major role in emmetropization. It is also known that human myopes tend to have relative peripheral hyperopia compared to the foveal refraction. This study investigated peripheral sensitivity to defocus in human subjects, specifically whether myopes ar...

journal_title：Investigative ophthalmology & visual science

authors： Rosén R,Lundström L,Unsbo P

更新日期：2012-10-17 00:00:00