Image defocus effect on retina/retinal pigment epithelium: time course
Summary:
Analysis of retina and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) from 1 week-old chicks wearing a unilateral spectacle lens of + or 15 diopters for 6 hours or 3 days. The spectacle lens induces refractive errors. Results provide insight into molecular mechanisms underlying refractive development.
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