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ArticleTranslational vision science & technology2025

Measurement of Aqueous Humor Viscosity in an Experimental Rabbit Model With Corneal Neovascularization.

Dong Eun Kim, Do Young Park, Jong Chul Han

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Dong Eun KimDepartment of Medical Device Management and Research, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea.
Do Young ParkDepartment of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jong Chul HanDepartment of Medical Device Management and Research, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea.

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Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between aqueous humor (AH) viscosity and vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) in a corneal neovascularization (CNV) model. Methods: Ten female New Zealand rabbits were divided into two groups (n = 5 each). CNV was induced by alkaline burns on the right corneas of group B, whereas group A underwent a sham procedure. After 14 days, at least 150 µL of AH was extracted from both eyes. VEGF-A concentration was measured using ELISA, and AH viscosity was determined using a viscometer. Correlations between VEGF-A concentration, total protein concentration, and AH viscosity were assessed. Results: VEGF-A concentration was significantly elevated in CNV-induced eyes than in noninduced eyes (6029.06 ± 7116.50 pg/mL vs. 115.63 ± 33.19 pg/mL, P < 0.01). Total protein concentration was also elevated in CNV-induced eyes (11.66 ± 9.86 mg/mL) than in noninduced eyes (0.69 ± 0.06 mg/mL, P < 0.01), and correlated positively with VEGF-A (r = 0.84, P < 0.01). AH viscosity was significantly increased in CNV-induced eyes (1.82 ± 1.28 mPa-s) compared to noninduced eyes (1.05 ± 0.01 mPa-s, P < 0.01) and correlated strongly with VEGF-A concentration in CNV-induced eyes (r = 1.00, p = 0.02). Conclusions: AH viscosity positively correlated with VEGF-A concentration, particularly in CNV-induced eyes with elevated VEGF-A levels. Translational Relevance: The correlation between VEGF-A levels and AH viscosity in an experimental model of corneal neovascularization suggests that AH viscosity could serve as a biomarker for predicting IOP or surgical outcomes in conditions like neovascular glaucoma.

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Aqueous HumorCorneal NeovascularizationVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFemaleRabbitsViscosityVascular Endothelial Growth Factor A

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