Hypothermia Prevents Retinal Damage Generated by Optic Nerve Trauma in the Rat

Abstract Ocular and periocular traumatisms may result in loss of vision. Hypothermia provides a beneficial intervention for brain and heart conditions and, here, we study whether hypothermia can prevent retinal damage caused by traumatic neuropathy. Intraorbital optic nerve crush (IONC) or sham mani...

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Main Authors: Manuel Rey-Funes, Ignacio M. Larrayoz, Daniela S. Contartese, Manuel Soliño, Anibal Sarotto, Martín Bustelo, Martín Bruno, Verónica B. Dorfman, César F. Loidl, Alfredo Martínez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-07294-6