Difang Sun

Dr. Difang Sun


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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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29 October 2022 in STAR Protocols
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Journal Article
Open access
DSDifang Sun
Difang Sun
BWBin Wang
Bin Wang
ZYZhenlan Yang
Zhenlan Yang
ZZZongyi Zhan
Zongyi Zhan
JLJun Li
Jun Li
YLYuqing Lan
Yuqing Lan
Laser-induced hypertension in nonhuman primates is used to mimic human glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness. In this protocol, we detail steps for laser-induced ocular hypertension in nonhuman primates by laser photocoagulation of the trabecular meshwork and subsequent intracameral injection. We further describe recording and evaluation of intraocular pressure changes and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thickness. This protocol can assist researchers improve the success rate and repeatability of the procedure and reduce the number of nonhuman primates needed.