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ArticleTranslational vision science & technology2018

Thermal Stimulation of the Retina Reduces Bruch's Membrane Thickness in Age Related Macular Degeneration Mouse Models.

Jan Tode, Elisabeth Richert, Stefan Koinzer, Alexa Klettner, Claus von der Burchard, Ralf Brinkmann, Ralph Lucius, Johann Roider

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Article in Translational vision science & technology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jan TodeChristian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, University Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Kiel, Germany.
Elisabeth RichertChristian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, University Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Kiel, Germany.
Stefan KoinzerChristian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, University Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Kiel, Germany.
Alexa KlettnerChristian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, University Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Kiel, Germany.
Claus von der BurchardChristian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, University Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Kiel, Germany.
Ralf BrinkmannInstitute for Biomedical Optics, University of Lübeck, and Medical Laser Center Lübeck GmbH, Lübeck, Germany.
Ralph LuciusChristian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Institute of Anatomy, Kiel, Germany.
Johann RoiderChristian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, University Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Kiel, Germany.
Kiel University · DEUniversity of Lübeck · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo investigate the effect of thermal stimulation of the retina (TS-R) on Bruch's membrane (BrM) thickness in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) mouse models as a novel concept for the prophylaxis and treatment of dry AMD.

methodsTwo knockout AMD mouse models, B6.129P2-Apoe

resultsFundus images revealed that all ApoE-/- and NRF2-/- mice had AMD associated retinal alterations. BrM thickness was increased in untreated controls of both mouse models. Subvisible TS-R laser spots were not detectable by fundus imaging, OCT, or FLA 2 hours or 1 month after laser treatment. TEM revealed a significant reduction of BrM thickness in laser-treated eyes of all four groups compared to their fellow control eyes.

conclusionsTS-R reduces BrM thickness in AMD mouse models ApoE-/- and NRF2-/- without damage to the neuroretina. It may become a prophylactic or even therapeutic treatment option for dry AMD. TRANSLATIONAL RELEVANCE: TS-R may become a prophylactic or even therapeutic treatment option for dry AMD.

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age related macular degeneration (AMD)Bruch's membranedrusennondamaging retinal laser therapy (NRT)subthreshold laser therapythermal stimulation of the retina (TS-R)

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PMID29736323
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