Ocular inflammation

Ocular inflammation models

• Endotoxin-Induced Uveitis (EIU) (LPS model of inflammation)
• Experimental Autoimmune Uveitis (EAU)
• Intraocular surgery and cataract surgery (phacoemulsification or intra/extracapsular)

Applications

• Conjunctivitis
• Uveitis
• Acute ocular inflammation

Evaluations

• Protein concentration in the aqueous humor
• Spectrophotometry extravasation of a dye in conjunctiva
• Clinical scoring (conjunctival swelling)
• Mediator concentration
• Slit lamp ocular examination