The primate fovea: Structure, function and development

@article{Bringmann2018ThePF,
  title={The primate fovea: Structure, function and development},
  author={Andreas Bringmann and Steffen Syrbe and Katja G{\"o}rner and Johannes Kacza and Mike Francke and Peter Wiedemann and Andreas Reichenbach},
  journal={Progress in Retinal and Eye Research},
  year={2018},
  volume={66},
  pages={49-84}
}
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The anatomical and histological features of the foveae in a gull, Larus michahellis, were investigated combining immunofluorescence and transmission electron microscopy, and a central convexiclivate deep fovea was observed near of the pecten oculi.

In vivo chromatic and spatial tuning of foveolar retinal ganglion cells in Macaca fascicularis

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Immunohistological Study of Monkey Foveal Retina

Groups of undifferentiated retinal-stem-cell-like cells in the foveola might be involved in maintaining morphology and regeneration, and that neurogenesis may occur.

Human Foveal Cone and RPE Cell Topographies and Their Correspondence With Foveal Shape

There is a strong relationship between cone and RPE cell spacing and the shape of the human adolescent and adult fovea, adding to the existing evidence of the critical role that the RPE serves in fetal foveal development and through adolescence.

Normal and abnormal foveal development

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Two different populations of Müller cells stabilize the structure of the fovea: an optical coherence tomography study

The Müller cell cone provides the foveal stability in cases of a cystic disruption of the fveola and the sealing of outer macular defects by Müller cells is documented.

Increased neuron density in the midbrain of foveate birds results from profound change in tissue morphogenesis

It is found that neuron densities in the largest visual center of the midbrain – i.e., the optic tectum – are two to four times higher in modern birds with one or two foveae compared to birds deprived of this specialty.

Composition of the Inner Nuclear Layer in Human Retina

Despite large changes in the absolute density of INL cell populations across the retina, their proportions remain relatively constant and may have relevance for interpreting diagnostic signals such as the electroretinogram and optical coherence tomogram.

Glia of the human retina

The human retina contains three types of glial cells: microglia and two types of macroglia, astrocytes and Müller cells. Macroglia provide homeostatic and metabolic support to photoreceptors and…
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