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Experimental glaucoma models
Author(s) -
KALESNYKAS G
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2012.1621.x
Subject(s) - glaucoma , intraocular pressure , optic nerve , ophthalmology , retinal ganglion cell , elevation (ballistics) , medicine , experimental animal , animal model , ganglion , retinal , axon , anatomy , veterinary medicine , engineering , structural engineering
Purpose To introduce in vivo methods for experimental glaucoma research. Methods Animal models with natural elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP) and genetic manipulation to raise IOP will be discussed. Experimental elevation of IOP in rats and mice will be presented in more detail. Results Up to 30% of retinal ganglion cell (RGC) loss during a 3‐week period can be achieved with rat laser photocoagulation model. Similarly, experimental elevation of IOP in mice can result in up to 30% RGC axon loss in the optic nerve with a 6‐week follow‐up. Conclusion The age and strain of animals should be considered in experimental glaucoma research.