American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 142, Issue 3 , Pages 435-440.e1 , September 2006

Stiffness of Retinal and Choroidal Tissue: A Surface Wrinkling Analysis of Epiretinal Membranes and Choroidal Folds

  • Lucian V. Del Priore, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Columbia University, New York, New York
    • Vitreous-Retina-Macula Consultants of New York, New York, New York.
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Lucian V. Del Priore, MD, PhD, Professor and Robert L. Burch III Scholar, Department of Ophthalmology, Harkness Eye Institute of Columbia University, 635 West 165th Street, New York, New York

,Accepted 4 April 2006.

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 Supported in part by the Eye Surgery Fund, Robert L. Burch III Fund, the Macula Foundation, the Hickey Foundation, and Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc, New York, New York.

PII: S0002-9394(06)00482-X

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2006.04.019

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 142, Issue 3 , Pages 435-440.e1 , September 2006

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