In vivo evaluation of retinal ganglion cells degeneration in eyes with branch retinal vein occlusion.

Rayan A AlshareefFrancesco ViolaQisheng YouAbhilash GoudAsiya JabeenHarsha L RaoAyesha JabeenJay Chhablani

Published in: The British journal of ophthalmology (2016)

A significant reduction of the macular GCIPL and RNFL thicknesses was observed in eyes with BRVO. This finding is suggestive of RGCs degeneration; the neuroprotective effect of current therapeutic options might be an important consideration when evaluating treatment strategies and prognosticating visual outcome in BRVO eyes.

Keyphrases

optical coherence tomography
diabetic retinopathy
induced apoptosis
optic nerve
cell cycle arrest
cataract surgery
cell death
cerebral ischemia
oxidative stress
signaling pathway
cell proliferation
subarachnoid hemorrhage