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(Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 1972;11:816-821.)
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Electron Microscopic Studies of the Elastic Fiber in Human Sclera

ATSUSHI KANAI 1 and HERBERT E. KAUFMAN 2

1 Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, and the Veterans Administration Hospital, Gainesville.; Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University, Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
2 Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, and the Veterans Administration Hospital, Gainesville

Elastic fibers of different aged human scleral tissues were studied with the electron microscope. Elastic fibers of infant specimens were characterized by a small electron-lucent area surrounded by loosely packed fibrils. Elastic fibers seen in adult specimens consisted of an increased layer of fibrils with slightly increased density of background substance and increased central area. With advancing age, elastic fibers show degeneration in both the fibrils and the central area.

Key Words: sclera • elastic fiber • fibril • aging process • electron microscope

Submitted on March 7, 1972
Accepted on August 3, 1972




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