Intraoperative Visualization of Subretinal Injection and Retinal Detachment in Rats.

IF 1.2 4区 综合性期刊 Q3 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
Alexandre Dentel, Clémence Bradic, Ruben Goulet, Manuel Simonutti, Julie Degardin, Valérie Fradot, Serge Picaud
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Abstract

Subretinal injection, the delivery of a solution between the photoreceptors and the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), creates a subretinal space where components are in direct contact with photoreceptors and RPE cells. This delivery method allows for targeted treatment of these cells. Therapeutics for subretinal injection have been developed and approved, particularly for inherited retinal diseases. In animals, subretinal injection procedures can be challenging due to the lens size, especially in rodents. This article describes methods for subretinal injection in rats, enabling intraoperative visualization and control of both the injection site and the size of the detached area, as performed in humans. The procedure is conducted under general and local anesthesia and requires pupil dilation. Using an ophthalmic microscope, the subretinal injection is performed through a 30 G scleral channel, with the cannula tip gently applied to the retina to create a retinotomy. Volumes ranging from 10-25 µL can be delivered, corresponding to two-fifths to half of the rat retina. Immediate postoperative examinations using fundus photography and optical coherence tomography confirm successful delivery into the subretinal space with visible subretinal fluid. The major risks of this procedure include lens damage (cataract), detachment failure, intravitreal hemorrhage, subretinal hemorrhage, and postoperative keratitis. In addition to delivering therapeutics into the subretinal space, this technique is used to induce short-term or long-term retinal detachment using aqueous or viscous products, respectively. Unlike the transscleral approach, this method enables precise intraoperative positioning of the retinal detachment.

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Jove-Journal of Visualized Experiments
Jove-Journal of Visualized Experiments MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES-
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期刊介绍: JoVE, the Journal of Visualized Experiments, is the world''s first peer reviewed scientific video journal. Established in 2006, JoVE is devoted to publishing scientific research in a visual format to help researchers overcome two of the biggest challenges facing the scientific research community today; poor reproducibility and the time and labor intensive nature of learning new experimental techniques.
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