The Vascular System of the Albino Rat Iris, and Its Suitability for Vital Microscopy and Experimental Studies on Microcirculation

In vital microscopy of the iris of the albino rat, 2 methods are available, quartz rod transillumination and illumination using the principle of the ophthalmoscope, making possible visualization of vascular and other structures even at high levels of optical magnification. Detailed morphologic and f...

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Published inOphthalmic research Vol. 2; no. 6; pp. 358 - 366
Main Author Castenholz, A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel, Switzerland 27.11.2009
Subjects
Microcirculation
Iris
Vascular system of iris
Vital microscopy
Rat, albino
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Summary:In vital microscopy of the iris of the albino rat, 2 methods are available, quartz rod transillumination and illumination using the principle of the ophthalmoscope, making possible visualization of vascular and other structures even at high levels of optical magnification. Detailed morphologic and functional studies have revealed a characteristic angioarchitectural pattern and blood flow behavior in the rat iris, corresponding to its specialized functions (pupillo motoric activity, thermoregulation, etc.). Advantages and disadvantages of the living iris as a subject for general microscopic or microcirculatory studies are discussed in relation to the various organ-specific factors which characterize its vascular system
ISSN:0030-3747
1423-0259
DOI:10.1159/000264585