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Studies on the technique of vitreous fluorophotometry. 1982

R C Zeimer, and J G Cunha-Vaz, and M E Johnson

We examined the sources of artifacts of vitreous fluorophotometry (VF), a technique used to assess the permeability of the blood-retinal barrier. By performing in vitro measurements in a model eye and in vivo readings in humans, we investigated the influence of various concentrations of fluorescein in the anterior chamber and in the retina on the measurements performed in the vitreous. Upper limits for the artifactual effects are set under clinical conditions, and a way to account for them is proposed. Special attention is given to depth resolution, which was investigated as a function of the region being scanned, the beam width, and the probe size. Further, preliminary results indicate that a procedure to account for light attenuation by the lens is feasible. It appears that reliable quantitative results can be obtained by VF, provided that the artifacts are acknowledged, minimized, and corrected.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007908 Lens, Crystalline A transparent, biconvex structure of the EYE, enclosed in a capsule and situated behind the IRIS and in front of the vitreous humor (VITREOUS BODY). It is slightly overlapped at its margin by the ciliary processes. Adaptation by the CILIARY BODY is crucial for OCULAR ACCOMMODATION. Eye Lens,Lens, Eye,Crystalline Lens
D008954 Models, Biological Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of biological processes or diseases. For disease models in living animals, DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL is available. Biological models include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Biological Model,Biological Models,Model, Biological,Models, Biologic,Biologic Model,Biologic Models,Model, Biologic
D010539 Permeability Property of membranes and other structures to permit passage of light, heat, gases, liquids, metabolites, and mineral ions. Permeabilities
D010783 Photometry Measurement of the various properties of light. Photometries
D012160 Retina The ten-layered nervous tissue membrane of the eye. It is continuous with the OPTIC NERVE and receives images of external objects and transmits visual impulses to the brain. Its outer surface is in contact with the CHOROID and the inner surface with the VITREOUS BODY. The outer-most layer is pigmented, whereas the inner nine layers are transparent. Ora Serrata
D002829 Choroid The thin, highly vascular membrane covering most of the posterior of the eye between the RETINA and SCLERA. Choriocapillaris,Haller Layer,Haller's Layer,Sattler Layer,Sattler's Layer,Choroids
D005452 Fluoresceins A family of spiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthen)-3-one derivatives. These are used as dyes, as indicators for various metals, and as fluorescent labels in immunoassays. Tetraiodofluorescein
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000867 Anterior Chamber The space in the eye, filled with aqueous humor, bounded anteriorly by the cornea and a small portion of the sclera and posteriorly by a small portion of the ciliary body, the iris, and that part of the crystalline lens which presents through the pupil. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed, p109) Anterior Chambers,Chamber, Anterior,Chambers, Anterior
D012171 Retinal Vessels The blood vessels which supply and drain the RETINA. Pecten Oculi,Retinal Vasculature,Retinal Blood Vessels,Retinal Blood Vessel,Retinal Vasculatures,Retinal Vessel,Vasculature, Retinal,Vessel, Retinal,Vessel, Retinal Blood

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