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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 00:36Microneedle Assembly
- 02:03Saline Injection to Induce Glaucoma
- 04:00Retina Removal
- 05:28Whole-mount Retina Preparation
- 06:37Results: Damage to Retina Ganglion Cells after Glaucoma-inducing Surgery
- 07:28Conclusion
Glaucoma is characterized by damage to retinal ganglion cells. Inducing glaucoma in animal models can provide insight into the study of this disease. Here, we outline a procedure that induces loss of RGCs in an in vivo rat model and demonstrates the preparation of whole-mount retinas for analysis.
