Ophthalmology Models

The pathologies of the eye are mostly divided according to the different affected eye regions.
The most common eye diseases, to which preclinical models are required, are:

  • Dry Eye
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Glaucoma

The eye of the rabbit is commonly accepted as the most similar to the human eye among laboratory animals. However, many studies are carried out in rats and in pigs, both for therapy testing and for examining medical devices related to the eye. Other models or target animals can be considered upon request.

Our services support an array of therapeutic disciplines

Cell & Gene based Therapy

Biological therapy

Cannabis based therapy

Microbiome

Pharmaceuticals

Medical devices

Nutraceuticals

Our Ophthalmology Models

  • Species available: Rabbit.
  • Standard assessments: Body weight, clinical signs.
  • Models available: Benzalkonium chloride.
  • Species available: Rabbit.
  • Standard assessments: Body weight, clinical signs.
  • Species available: Rabbit, Pig.
  • Standard assessments: Body weight, clinical signs, histology, in-life eye evaluation, slit lamp IOP, OCT.
  • Species available: Pig.
  • Standard assessments: Body weight, clinical signs, histology, in-life eye evaluation, slit lamp IOP, OCT.

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