blood-ocular barrier

Blood-ocular Barrier: Function, Role & Diseases

The blood-ocular barrier consists of the blood-retinal barrier as well as the blood-aqueous barrier and corresponds to a physiological barrier for defense against pathogens and maintenance of biochemically different milieus. Disorders of the blood-retinal barrier cause fluid accumulation in the retinal area, which can lead to retinal detachment. Most commonly, diabetes mellitus causes blood-ocular barrier … Blood-ocular Barrier: Function, Role & Diseases

Choroidal Neovascularization: Function, Role & Diseases

What is choroidal neovascularization (CNV)? What is its purpose and In which diseases does it occur? A brief overview follows in this article. What is choroidal neovascularization? Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is an attempt by the body to bypass an undersupply of oxygen and nutrients to the retina. To do this, the body forms more small … Choroidal Neovascularization: Function, Role & Diseases