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A Magnetic Microbead Occlusion Model to Induce Ocular Hypertension-Dependent Glaucoma in Mice
 

A Magnetic Microbead Occlusion Model to Induce Ocular Hypertension-Dependent Glaucoma in Mice

Article DOI: 10.3791/53731-v 09:26 min March 23rd, 2016
March 23rd, 2016

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Here, we present a protocol to induce ocular hypertension in the murine eye that results in the loss of retinal ganglion cells as observed in glaucoma. Magnetic microbeads are injected into the anterior chamber and attracted to the iridocorneal angle using a magnet to block the outflow of aqueous humour.

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Keywords: Magnetic Microbead Ocular Hypertension Glaucoma Mouse Model Micro-needle Micro-pipette Beveling Intraocular Pressure IOP Proparacaine Hydrochloride Tonometer
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