14 Microplasmin and Vitreoretinal Surgery David T. Goldenberg Anselm Kampik Arnd Gandorfer Michael Trese INTRODUCTION The vitreoretinal interface plays an important role in the pathogenesis of many retinal disorders….
3 Pathophysiology of the Blood-Retinal Barrier Pablo Carnota Rafael Bueno Monica Rodriguez-Fontal John B. Kerrison INTRODUCTION In order to maintain the unique microenvironment needed for viability and optimal function…
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1 Pathophysiology of the Vitreoretinal Interface Yunyoung Kim David J. Wilson ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE VITREORETINAL INTERFACE It is not surprising that the junction of the vitreous and…
4 Macular Oxygenation and Edema Einar Stefánsson INTRODUCTION The supply of nutrition and oxygenation of the eye is unlike that for any other tissues in the body. In most other…
2 Pathophysiology of the Retinal Pigmented Epithelium and Choroid James T. Handa INTRODUCTION The retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE)-Bruch’s membrane-choroid complex is a vital structure that maintains the health of…
