Prostanoids in the vitreous of diabetic and nondiabetic human eyes with retinal detachment.

abstract：:We examined the density and morphology of lens epithelial cells (LECs) in vivo in a group of normal volunteers and cataract patients by using a newly developed noncontact specular microscope. There was a statistically significant decrease in the cell density of LECs in a group of cataract patients over the age of 80 y...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Oharazawa H,Ibaraki N,Matsui H,Ohara K

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 in 2 populations of different ethnicity. METHODS:A prospective observational study was designed to follow eyes/patients with mild nonproliferative DR, for 2 years or until the development of central-involved macular ede...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Ribeiro L,Pappuru R,Lobo C,Alves D,Cunha-Vaz J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We hypothesize that the differential susceptibility to photic injury among different strains of rat retinas may depend on the levels of phospholipid hydroperoxide glutathione peroxidase (PHGPX) activity, one of the endogenous antioxidant enzymes in the retina. The retinas of four inbred strains of albino rat (Fischer,...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Wang L,Lam TT,Lam KW,Tso MO

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this work was to evaluate the narrow anterior chamber angle (ACA) in Chinese patients by anterior segment optical coherence tomography (As-OCT). METHODS:Eighty right eyes of 80 consecutive patients with a shallow peripheral anterior chamber but no peripheral anterior synechia were enrolled in thi...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Lan J,Sun D,Alabdulrasool K,Ebrahim Yusuf H,Zhang L

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to know the correlation of a drug with high affinity to melanin in the iris ciliary body with the amount of melanin contained in the iris ciliary tissues, an in vivo study was performed on pigmented rabbits with brown or blue irises and albino rabbits. The melanin concentrations in the iris ciliary bodies of ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Fukuda M,Sasaki K

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：: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：AIMS:Mutations in the PAX6 are the major cause of congenital aniridia. The objective of this study was to analyze genetic mutations in PAX6 in Chinese patients with congenital aniridia. METHODS:Total genomic DNA was isolated from the peripheral blood of the aniridia patients, all healthy family members and 100 healthy...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Luo F,Zhou L,Ma X,He Y,Zou L,Jie Y,Liu J,Pan Z

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to develop a more adequate ultraviolet (UV)-induced cataract model, a combination of l-buthionine sulfoximine (BSO) treatment was applied to experimental animals. A single administration of BSO 4 mmol/kg caused reduced glutathione concentration until experimental day 8. In the 0.067-J/cm2 UV-B irradiation exp...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Hatano T,Kojima M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the mode of riboflavin metabolism in the lens in vivo, the uptake of 14C-labeled riboflavin and synthesis of ester forms from 14C-riboflavin were assayed in the single whole lens of the rats. 14C-riboflavin uptake increased in proportion to the substrate concentration in the incubation medium, reaching a plat...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Ono S,Hirano H

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epinephrine (1, 3 and 10 micrograms/kg) was found to increase retinal and choroidal blood flow (22, 49 and 67%) when it was administered intravenously. The increase in retinal and choroidal blood flow coincided well with the increase in systemic blood pressure (44, 65 and 96%, respectively). When epinephrine (2%) was ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Chiou GC,Girgis Z,Chiou FY

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The eyes of 200 rats (Mol:SPRD, Moellegaard Ltd., Skensvet, Denmark), 8 weeks of age and of both sexes, were examined routinely with a photo-slitlamp microscope (Zeiss) and opthalmoscope (Heine) 3-4 times in the course of four different 12-week toxicity studies. The animals were kept under constant lighting conditions...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Wegener A,Jochims K

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cellular events in the rat conjunctiva were studied at 1, 6 and 24 h following the topical application of leukotriene B4. A significant increase was noted in the number of eosinophils (p less than 0.01) and neutrophils (p less than 0.05) at 1 h and only in eosinophils at 6 h after leukotriene B4 application at the 2-m...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Trocmé SD,Gilbert CM,Allansmith MR,Bloch KJ,Abelson MB

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to examine the effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)/acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) on human lens epithelial cells (HLECs) during oxidative stress. HLECs were exposed to H2O2 in the absence or presence of indomethacin, diclofenac, celecoxib (NSAIDs) or ASA for 24 h. HLECs were a...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Petersen A,Carlsson T,Karlsson JO,Zetterberg M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility of a new technique for the implantation of ultrathin substrates containing stem cell-derived retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells into the subretinal space of retina-degenerate Royal College of Surgeon (RCS) rats. METHODS:A platform device was used for the implantation of 4-µm-t...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Hu Y,Liu L,Lu B,Zhu D,Ribeiro R,Diniz B,Thomas PB,Ahuja AK,Hinton DR,Tai YC,Hikita ST,Johnson LV,Clegg DO,Thomas BB,Humayun MS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze chloroquine-induced morphological changes in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and Bruch's membrane (BM). METHODS:Retina-choroid complexes of chloroquine-treated Long-Evans rats were analyzed by electron microscopy. RESULTS:Intercellular spaces between the RPE cells and BM were enlarged. Residua...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Peters S,Reinthal E,Blitgen-Heinecke P,Bartz-Schmidt KU,Schraermeyer U

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The high-voltage electron microscope (HVEM) permits examination of sections much thicker (up to 1 micron) than those usually used in transmission electron microscopy, which are approximately 70 nm in thickness. Two examples of the utility of the HVEM in research on the ultrastructure of the retinal pigment epithelium ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Korte GE,Heriot W,Pollack A

更新日期：1986-01-01 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：:The pathology of rainbow trout lenses incubated in various media and at various temperatures was examined by electron microscopy. After incubation at 0 degrees C for 5 h, no changes were observed in transparency and cytology. Irreversible warm cataract occurred at 37 degrees C, which corresponds to the body temperatur...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Uga S,Ishikawa S,Hikida M,Iwata S

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic macular edema is a common condition frequently encountered by ophthalmologists. In this piece we briefly review its definition, pathogenesis, clinical aspects, imaging, and treatment. ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Moisseiev E,Loewenstein A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the present study was to characterize the development of after-cataract in the rabbit by measuring its wet weight, protein, DNA and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) contents and using Scheimpflug and slitlamp analysis. Further, aqueous humor (AqH) leukocytes, protein and lens epithelial cell proliferation act...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Wallentin N,Lundgren B,Holmén JB,Lundberg C

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-toxic concentrations of ceftazidime (CAZ), cefuzonam sodium (CZON) and cefmetazole sodium (CMZ) for intravitreal use were assessed by the electroretinogram in in vitro perfused eyecups of albino rabbits. None of the a-wave, the b-wave and the oscillatory potentials deteriorated with 300 microM CAZ, 300 microM CZON...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Kitano K,Shirao Y,Kawasaki K

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lenticular S-adenosylmethionine synthetase has been partially purified and characterized. Lower levels of S-adenosylmethionine synthetase were detected by a sensitive radioactive assay procedure in the lenticular extract obtained from the pooled lenses of alloxan-treated rats 96 days of age as compared to the nontreat...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Ahmad SS,Ahmad SI,Rahman MA

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate biochemical and morphological changes in rat lenses following long-term UV B irradiation. After an irradiation period of 156 days with follow-up documentation by means of Scheimpflug photography, section-related biochemical analyses of the lenses as well as histological ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Schmidt J,Schmitt C,Kojima M,Hockwin O

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The pathogenesis of Behçet's disease (BD) may be related to excessive production of reactive oxygen species, activated neutrophils, and T lymphocytes. The goal of this prospective study was to investigate whether there is any relationship among the oxidant/antioxidant system and nitric oxide (NO) and malondia...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Aydin E,Sögüt S,Ozyurt H,Ozugurlu F,Akyol O

更新日期：2004-05-01 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：:The use of corneal tissue for ex vivo therapeutic evaluations is limited due to its rapid loss of viability after excision. Optimization of storage conditions may allow prolonged retention of physical tissue properties. In this study, we evaluated how storage in optimized organ culture (OC) medium at 37°C or phosphate...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Thakur SS,Shrestha D,Rupenthal ID

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two out of three normal eyes tested with frequent instillation of 30 microliters of drops of 0.5% bupranolol, a beta 1 + beta 2 blocking drug with some intrinsic sympathomimetic and local anesthetic activity, showed a miotic effect of the order of a 25% reduction of pupil area, as estimated by an open-loop iris-videor...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Tsukahara S,Sasaki T,Yamabayashi S,Shimizu Y

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small RNA (microRNA or miRNA) is a kind of small noncoding single-stranded RNA that regulates complementary mRNA at the posttranscriptional level in eukaryotic organisms. As important regulatory factors, miRNAs play an important role in the occurrence and development of glaucoma and widely participate in regulating bi...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Guo R,Shen W,Su C,Jiang S,Wang J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the efficacy of postenucleation saline wash and the effect of different antimicrobial agents on the microbial contamination of donor eyes. METHODS:Two hundred donor eyes were given saline wash and treated with any one of the following 5 randomly selected antimicrobial solutions: 1% povidone-iodi...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Panda A,Saxena R,Vajpayee RB,Satpathy G,Angra SK,Sethi HS

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00