Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 9, 2026

Characterization of a Novel Human Organotypic Retinal Culture Technique
05:51

Characterization of a Novel Human Organotypic Retinal Culture Technique

Published on: June 9, 2021

[The structure and type of neuroglia in human eye lamina cribrosa]

Z Ren1, M Li

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, First School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Medical University.

[Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi] Chinese Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
Abstract

More Related Videos

Preparation and Analysis of Histological Slides of Rat and Mouse Eyeballs to Evaluate the Retina07:01

Preparation and Analysis of Histological Slides of Rat and Mouse Eyeballs to Evaluate the Retina

Published on: August 23, 2024

An Ex Vivo Explant Model for Studying Glial Interactions in the Mouse Retina09:46

An Ex Vivo Explant Model for Studying Glial Interactions in the Mouse Retina

Published on: July 15, 2025

Related Concept Videos

Glial Cells01:04

Glial Cells

Overview
The Retina01:32

The Retina

The retina is a layer of nervous tissue at the back of the eye that transduces light into neural signals. This process, called phototransduction, is carried out by rod and cone photoreceptor cells in the back of the retina.
Neuron Structure01:30

Neuron Structure

Neurons are the main type of cell in the nervous system that generate and transmit electrochemical signals. They primarily communicate with each other using neurotransmitters at specific junctions called synapses. Neurons come in many shapes that often relate to their function, but most share three main structures: an axon and dendrites that extend out from a cell body.
Structure and Function of Neurons
The neuronal cell body—the soma— houses the nucleus and organelles vital to cellular...
Accessory Structures of the Eye01:17

Accessory Structures of the Eye

Optical perception, or vision, is an extraordinary sense dependent on converting light signals received via the ocular organs. These organs, known as eyes, are securely positioned within the bony cavities of the skull, called orbits. The orbits serve a dual purpose: a protective shield for the ocular globes and a stable attachment point for the soft ocular tissues. The eye's external protective mechanisms include the eyelids, which are edged with lashes that act as a barrier against foreign...
Anatomy of the Eyeball01:20

Anatomy of the Eyeball

The eye is a spherical, hollow structure composed of three tissue layers. The outer layer — the fibrous tunic, comprises the sclera — a white structure — and the cornea, which is transparent. The sclera encompasses some of the ocular surface, most of which is not visible. However, the 'white of the eye' is distinctively visible in humans compared to other species. The cornea, a clear covering at the front of the eye, enables light penetration. The eye's middle layer, the vascular tunic,...
Nervous Tissue: Glial Cells01:31

Nervous Tissue: Glial Cells

Glia, or neuroglia, are vital support cells that assist neurons in their functions. The term "glia" originates from the Greek word for "glue," reflecting their role in holding the nervous system together. These cells can be categorized into six types: four in the central nervous system (CNS) and two in the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
The CNS glial cell includes the astrocytes, the oligodendrocytes, the microglia, and the ependymal cells.
Astrocytes are star-shaped glial cells that interact...