Evaluating the Functionality of Conjunctiva Using a Rabbit Dry Eye Model

Purpose. To assess the conjunctival functionality in a rabbit dry eye (DE) model. Methods. Nictitating membrane, lacrimal and Harderian glands were surgically excised from male New Zealand white rabbits using minimally invasive surgery. Fluorescein/rose Bengal staining of ocular surface (OS) and Sch...

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Main Authors: Yuan Ning, Dhruva Bhattacharya, Richard E. Jones, Fangkun Zhao, Rongji Chen, Jinsong Zhang, Mingwu Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3964642
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