Abstract
The retinal changes following the simultaneous occlusion of retinal vessels were examined at an ultrastructural level. The preservation of endothelial cells that prevented leakage of blood and horseradish peroxidase tracer material in the surrounding retinal tissues explained the lack of hemorrhages observed clinically. Mueller cell death resulted in severe structural disorganization of the retina, with disruption of the inner limiting membrane, involvement of the outer retinal layers, and fleurette formation. The retinal macrocysts were derived from ischemic infarction.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 89-101 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | International Ophthalmology |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1986 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- central retinal artery
- central retinal vein
- ischemia
- retina
- vascular occlusion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology