Membrane formation and endothelial cell growth on an intra-ocular lens in the human eye, a SEM study

In this study we have demonstrated the formation of an acellular and a cellular membrane on the surface of an explanted intra-ocular lens by scanning electron microscopy. The acellular membrane is considered to be the result of a physiological process, whereas the cellular membrane is looked upon as...

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Published in:Documenta ophthalmologica 1986-01, Vol.61 (3-4), p.241-246
Main Authors: HUMALDA, D, BLANKSMA, L. J, JONGEBLOED, W. L, WORST, J. G. F
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Endothelium - cytology
Endothelium - ultrastructure
Humans
Lenses, Intraocular
Medical sciences
Membranes - ultrastructure
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the eye and orbit
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Summary:In this study we have demonstrated the formation of an acellular and a cellular membrane on the surface of an explanted intra-ocular lens by scanning electron microscopy. The acellular membrane is considered to be the result of a physiological process, whereas the cellular membrane is looked upon as a pathological endothelial membrane formed as the result of intermittent touch between the implant and the endothelium.
ISSN:0012-4486
1573-2622
DOI:10.1007/BF00142349