Abstract
Long-term morphological changes of the blood-aqueous barrier following paracentesis were studied in monkeys. Horseradish peroxidase molecules given intravenously were detected in the intercellular space beyond the tight junction between the nonpigmented ciliary epithelial cells in a monkey 7 days after the operation. The data demonstrated that the breakdown of the blood-aqueous barrier was not functionally repaired 7 days after the operation. Cysts were observed at the most anterior portions of the ciliary processes in monkeys surviving for 14 days to 1 year. These cysts consisted of two layers of both pigmented and nonpigmented epithelial cells. These findings suggest that the breakdown of the blood-aqueous barrier remains not to be repaired for log periods.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 243-249 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Japanese Ophthalmological Society |
| Volume | 94 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 1990 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Medicine(all)