Induction of proliferative vitreoretinopathy by human retinal pigment epithelial cells

Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is characterized by the formation of fibrocellular membranes in the vitreous and on the surfaces of the retina. These membranes exert tractional forces on the retina, causing retinal tears and/or detachments. The purpose of this study is to develop a reproduc...

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Main Author: Wong, Christian Alexander
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/11016