Abstract:Background: Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) is the leading cause of sudden optic nerve-related (ON-related) vision loss in elderly people. However, no considerable treatments are available for the neuroprotection of NAION. The purpose of this study was to detect the effects of intravitreal injection of quercetin (Qcn) in a rodent model of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (rAION).
Methods: The rAION model was established using verteporfin and laser in a photodynamic procedure on the optic discs (ON)… Show more
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