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ArticleJournal of integrative neuroscience2025

Stratification of the Extent of Visual Impairment Identifies Sex-Specific Degenerative Changes in Retinal Structure and Function during Aging.

Genea Edwards, Sean M Riordan, Caitlin Buchholz, Marc Mardelli, Carlyn P Euritt, Rodrigo Perez-Magnelli, Ariej Rafiq, Avery Engelmeyer, Peter Koulen

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Genea EdwardsDepartment of Ophthalmology, Vision Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
Sean M RiordanDepartment of Ophthalmology, Vision Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
Caitlin BuchholzDepartment of Ophthalmology, Vision Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
Marc MardelliDepartment of Ophthalmology, Vision Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
Carlyn P EurittDepartment of Ophthalmology, Vision Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
Rodrigo Perez-MagnelliDepartment of Ophthalmology, Vision Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
Ariej RafiqDepartment of Ophthalmology, Vision Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
Avery EngelmeyerDepartment of Ophthalmology, Vision Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
Peter KoulenDepartment of Ophthalmology, Vision Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.

Funding

Novel pro-drug pharmacotherapy to prevent neuronal and cell degeneration in AMDR01EY030747 · NEI · UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY · PI KOULEN, PETER · 2019 to 2021
$1.6M
Felix and Carmen Sabates Missouri Endowed Chair in Vision ResearchNational Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health (PK) EY030747NEI NIH HHS R01 EY030747Vision Research Foundation of Kansas City
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundInitial manifestations of neurodegenerative ocular conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma, often remain undetected in the early stages and can begin after the age of 50 years with the likelihood gradually increasing each year thereafter. This study aimed to explore variances in visual and retinal function and anatomy among C57BL/6J mice, aiming to pinpoint differences between biological age and sex factors that potentially lead to the onset of vision impairment.

methodsA longitudinal study evaluated visual acuity (VA) and contrast sensitivity (CS) using optomotor reflex (OMR), and retinal function, encompassing scotopic and photopic measurements, was recorded by electroretinogram (ERG) at 12 months of age. Tissue was subsequently harvested for histological analysis, complementing the

resultsSex-related disparities were found in the visual function of male (n = 13) and female (n = 18) mice aged 5-12 months. Eyes were categorized by vision impairment: normal vision, or low, moderate, or severe vision loss at the end of the study. Male and female mice differed in mean contrast sensitivity, indicating less sensitivity to fine detail and moving stimuli in female mice (11-12 months old,

conclusionsThe study shows that sex and extent of vision impairment influence visual and retinal health, with individual retinal layers differentially changing in thickness over time.

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AgingContrast SensitivityRetinaRetinal DegenerationSex CharacteristicsVision DisordersVisual AcuityAnimalsElectroretinographyFemaleLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLagingC57BL/6Jelectroretinogramoptomotor reflexretinaspectral-domain optical coherence tomographyvision

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PMCPMC12091267

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