Rodent models for glaucoma retinopathy and optic neuropathy

IH Pang, AF Clark - Journal of glaucoma, 2007 - journals.lww.com
Animal models are useful to elucidate the etiology and pathology of glaucoma and to
develop novel and more effective therapies for the disease. Because of the substantial
similarities between the rodent and primate eyes, and the advances of relevant study
techniques, rat and mouse models of glaucoma have recently become popular as research
tools. This review surveys research techniques used in the measurement of rodent
intraocular pressure, and also the evaluation of pertinent morphologic, biochemical, and …