Ultrastructural study of rainbow trout lenses incubated under various conditions.

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the long-term outcome of trabeculectomy with intra- and postoperative 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) application in glaucoma. METHODS:Eighty-six patients with glaucoma planned for primary trabeculectomy with 5-FU and a minimum follow-up of 3 years were retrospectively analyzed. Success rates, postsurgical 5...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Lindemann F,Plange N,Kuerten D,Schimitzek H,Koutsonas A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress plays a role in the pathogenesis of neurodegeneration in diabetic retinopathy (DR). However, whether an excellent reactive oxygen species scavenger, U83836E, inhibits the neurodegeneration in DR remains uncertain. This study is aimed at clarifying the effects of U83836E on DR. Two weeks after streptoz...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Wang H,Zheng Z,Gong Y,Zhu B,Xu X

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although it is essential that intraocular pressure (IOP) be reduced in glaucoma treatment, it is also vitally important to provide sufficient blood flow to eye tissues so that healthy visual field is maintained. It is possible for an agent to reduce IOP and blood supply to the eye. In that case, glaucoma appears to be...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Chiou GC,Yan HY

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dragomirescu et al. [1983] described a 2-chamber flow system for the incubation of lenses with an inserted photometer to measure changes in lens transparency. Mester et al. [1984] applied the method to simulate conditions occurring during vitrectomy, which occasionally leads to reversible lens opacification. Using Sch...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Hockwin O,Dragomirescu V,Schwarz B

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined 304 conjunctiva in 152 subjects by clinical, cytologic, and bacteriologic methods. Bacteriologic samples were evaluated after a 48-hour incubation. Bacterial growth was found in 8 (20.5%) of 39 patients with clinically normal conjunctiva and no polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs), and in 8 (61.5%) of 13 su...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Ugomori S,Hayasaka S,Setogawa T

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this study, we used a rat model of retinal detachment (RD) to investigate the effects of transient receptor potential mucolipin 1 (TRPML1) on photoreceptor cells and the underlying mechanism. METHODS:An RD model was established by subretinal injection of sodium hyaluronate, and mucolipin synthetic agonist...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Yan Y,Wang Y,Ding J,Lu L,Ke G,Dong K

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:A method for microscopical observation and quantification of corneal neovascularization in the living mouse is described. Measurements of the corneal vasculature were made on still-mode video-pictures of the cornea. The validity of the method was shown by the high correlation between the morphometric measurements and ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Falkvoll KH

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soluble dextran polymer derivatives (CMDBSs) are originally synthesized as heparin-like plasma substitutes. Some of them mimic heparin in its interactions and stabilize, protect and facilitate actions of heparin binding growth factors. The wound healing activity of one specific CMDBS was studied in a model of corneal ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Fredj-Reygrobellet D,Hristova DL,Ettaiche M,Meddahi A,Jozefonwicz J,Barritault D

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM/BACKGROUND:A 1-bp deletion (1147delA) in the SAG (also known as arrestin or S-antigen) gene is the most frequently seen mutation in Japanese patients suffering from Oguchi disease, a recessively inherited stationary night blindness. We investigated macular function in a patient with Oguchi disease with the 1147delA...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Hayashi T,Tsuzuranuki S,Kozaki K,Urashima M,Tsuneoka H

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:L-Timolol (0.4 mg/kg) reduced significantly retinal blood flow (17%), systemic blood pressure (18-20%) and heart rate (28%) in the rabbit. D-Timolol (4.0 mg/kg) increased retinal blood flow slightly (9%) and did not significantly affect systemic blood pressure or heart rate. Since D-timolol is effective in reducing in...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Yan HY,Chiou GC

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the role of initial visual acuity (VA) as a potential prognostic factor for final VA in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). METHODS:A retrospective data analysis involving 163 patients with macular edema secondary to BRVO treated according to the recommendations of the Branch Vein O...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Rehak J,Dusek L,Chrapek O,Fric E,Rehak M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate whether allogeneic limbal mesenchymal stem cell (LMSC) therapy affects corneal healing after a severe chemical burn and whether the route of administration of LMSCs differs in its therapeutic effect in this respect. METHODS:A total of 60 Sprague-Dawley rats with clinically proven alkali injury were...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Acar U,Pinarli FA,Acar DE,Beyazyildiz E,Sobaci G,Ozgermen BB,Sonmez AA,Delibasi T

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Experimental retinal research has gained great importance due to the ophthalmic pharmacotherapy era. An increasing number of drugs are constantly released into the market for the treatment of retinal diseases. In this review, animal species, animal models and toxicity assays in retinal research are discussed. MET...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Penha FM,Rodrigues EB,Maia M,Dib E,Fiod Costa E,Furlani BA,Nunes Moraes Filho M,Dreyfuss JL,Bottós J,Farah ME

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined and characterized the distribution and kinetics of the inflammatory cell response to pseudomonas ocular challenge in susceptible C57BL/6J and resistant DBA/2J mice. Initially, in the cornea, the number of neutrophilic leukocytes (PMNs), macrophages/monocytes or lymphocytes was 2-2.5 times greater i...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Hazlett LD,Zucker M,Berk RS

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocular pneumoplethysmography was performed before and after 1,737 carotid endarterectomies, 82% of which were performed for carotid lesions of hemodynamic consequence. Preoperative ocular hypoperfusion without ischemia was associated with at least transient postoperative ocular hyperemia. A difference in ocular volume...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Gee W,Reed JF 3rd

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Osthole is an agent isolated from Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson and has been used to treat several disorders. Corneal neovascularization is a sight-threatening condition associated with several inflammatory or infectious ocular disorders. In this study, we investigated the anti-angiogenic effects of osthole on c...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Zhang QY,Tao SY,Lu C,Li JJ,Li XM,Jiang Q,Yan B

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Net changes in the levels of lens calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and water content were determined following exposure in vitro to iodoacetate, ouabain, lanthanum, cyanide, quercetin and cold temperature. The lens calcium content rose following inhibition of lens metabolism but did not change following specific...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Delamere NA,Paterson CA

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the cytotoxic properties of voriconazole and sulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrin (SBECD) on cultured primary human corneal epithelial cells. METHODS:Human corneal epithelial cells were cultured and exposed to various concentrations of SBECD (0.016-32 mg/ml) and voriconazole (0.001-2 mg/ml). Cellular cy...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Sobolewska B,Guerel G,Hofmann J,Tarek B,Bartz-Schmidt KU,Yoeruek E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Corneal epithelial defects may heal slowly in patients with diabetes, limbal stem cell deficiency, extensive chemical burns or anesthetized corneas. Studies have shown that erythropoietin, a glycoprotein hormone that promotes red blood cell proliferation and inhibits apoptosis of erythroid progenitors, m...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Livny E,Livnat T,Yakimov M,Masoud M,Weinberger D,Bahar I

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can reduce the retinal damage induced by transient retinal ischemia. METHODS:Retinal ischemia was induced by increasing intraocular pressure (IOP). Retinal circulation was restored by lowering IOP. An intraperitoneal injection of 1,000 mg/kg of DHA-ester (DHA-E) ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Miyauchi O,Mizota A,Adachi-Usami E,Nishikawa M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the diagnostic efficacy and clinical application value of plasma endothelin-1 for diabetic retinopathy using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. METHODS:This was a prospective investigational study. Funduscopy and fundus fluorescein angiography were used as gold standards for the...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Zhu H,Shi CH

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gut microbiome has important physiological functions and plays an indispensable role in the human body. Currently, there are an increasing number of studies revealing the close correlation between dysbiosis of the gut microbiome and a variety of autoimmune diseases, including autoimmune uveitis. This brief review ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Fu X,Chen Y,Chen D

更新日期：2020-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the conditions under which anesthetized pigs can be used in acute noninvasive investigations of ocular hydro- and hemodynamics, the intraocular pressure (IOP) of adult pigs was recorded under the following conditions: (1) after intravenous injection of propofol plus ketamine; (2) during inhalation of isof...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Buehner E,Pietsch UC,Bringmann A,Foja C,Wiedemann P,Uhlmann S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vibrating probe detects and measures currents around cells and organs. With its use, it is possible to demonstrate strong outward potassium currents at the equator of the lens and strong inward sodium currents at the optical poles. The addition of microelectrodes to the system permits one to define the nature of t...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Patterson JW

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare tear film osmolarity (TFO) between patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and normal healthy individuals. METHODS:In this prospective case-controlled study, the TFO in 46 normal subjects (control group) and 55 patients with DM (study group) was evaluated. TFO in milliosmole (mOsm) was measured by usin...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Sağdık HM,Ugurbas SH,Can M,Tetikoğlu M,Ugurbas E,Uğurbaş SC,Alpay A,Uçar F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an experimental study using freshly enucleated pig's eyes, we investigated the endothelial cell loss on the cut edge. Remote-control rotating trephine was found to be the least injuring when it was applied to fresh and preserved human corneas. Corneal culture does not seem to enhance endothelial cell damage due to ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Böhnke M,Draeger J,Niesmann U

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HY-1 genotype chick lenses display epithelial hyperplasia and associated lens opacities. Membrane proteins from HY-1 and normal chick lenses were separated by isoelectric focusing, and 45Ca2+ binding capacities were determined. Markedly higher (congruent to 900-fold) binding of 45Ca2+ was observed in high molecular we...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Odeigah PG,Patmore L

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ibudilast selectively vasodilates cerebral vessels without reducing blood pressure. We investigated the effect of the drug on retinal circulation in 8 patients with diabetes mellitus, using the video-densitometric image analysis of fluorescein angiography. We compared the build up time, the time constant of washout ra...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Suzuki R,Sugihara I,Ishibashi T,Kurimoto S

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We measured prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and prostacyclin levels in the vitreous bodies of 5 eyes of patients with diabetic retinopathy complicated by rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) and compared them with the corresponding levels in 9 nondiabetic eyes with the same condition as well as with 10 control eyes of dece...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Naveh N,Belkin M,Ben-Chaim O,Weissman C,Treister G

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possible multiple effect of galactose diet and X-irradiation on cataract development in mice was investigated by scanning electron microscopy. X-ray cataracts were induced by maintaining animals either on a normal or 50% galactose diet. No detectable changes in lens morphology were seen in animals fed galactose al...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Kodama T,Reddy VN,Giblin F,Kinoshita JH,Harding C

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00