Autofluorescence Imaging for Diagnosis and Follow-up of Cystoid Macular Edema
Lipofuscin results from digestion of photoreceptor outer segments by the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and is the principal compound that causes RPE fluorescence during autofluorescence imaging. Absorption of the 488-nanometer blue light by macular pigments, especially by the carotenoids lutein a...
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2012-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jovr.org/article.asp?issn=2008-322X;year=2012;volume=7;issue=3;spage=261;epage=267;aulast=Ebrahimiadib |