For many retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma,
and diabetic retinopathy (DR), the exact pathogenesis is still unclear. Moreover, the currently …

Retinal toxicity/biocompatibility of medical devices in direct contact with the retina is an
important subject for clinicians and scientists. As these effects are not very frequent, there is …

Ex vivo organ cultures represent unique research models, as they combine the advantages
of cell cultures with those of animal models. Being able to mimic in vivo situations through …

Investigating proteins with techniques such as NMR or neutron scattering frequently requires
the partial or complete substitution of D2O for H2O as a solvent, often tacitly assuming that …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate retinal ganglion cell complex (GCC)
thickness changes in eyes undergoing Brilliant Blue-assisted macular hole surgery (MHS) …

Vital dyes have advanced diagnosis and surgical technique in various specialties, including
oncology, gastroenterology and ophthalmology. Intra-operative and diagnostic dyes are …

The in vitro proliferation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is remarkably hampered in the
presence of heavy water (D2O). Impairment of gene expression at the transcription or …

The main aim goal of this review was to gather information about recent publications related
to deuterium oxide (D2O), and its use as a scientific tool related to human health. Searches …

Purpose To assess the stiffness of the natural human internal limiting membrane (ILM) and
evaluate potential changes of the mechanical properties following staining with brilliant blue …

Neuroprotection has been a strong field of investigation in ophthalmological research in the
past decades and affects diseases such as glaucoma, retinal vascular occlusion, retinal …