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Ocular histopathology

Tissue processing and sectioning for ophthalmic histology techniques differ to those for normal tissue. In order to provide a complete range of services in the ocular drug development process, Iris Pharma acts as a specialized outsourcing service company for ocular histological techniques.

 

OCULAR HISTOLOGY EXPERTISE

Iris Pharma is specifically designed to meet the needs of pharmaceutical and biotech companies around the world. We are able to tailor our services to meet any needs and can offer partial or full ocular histology services as required

 

Our highly-trained and specialized staff can perform:

  • Biopsies
  • Histological sections
  • Ophthalmic Specimen Slide Preparation along with the cornea and optic nerve
  • Microscopic examination of tissues
  • Staining by Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunofluorescence and biochemistry (e.g. radioctive)
  • Examination and analysis of histological slides by our pathologist - Dr Danielle FREDJ-REYGROBELLET
  • Evaluation and reporting

 

OCULAR HISTOLOGY EQUIPEMENT

All equipment required for ocular histology is available in our facilities including an ApoTome fluorescence microscope, a cryocut microtome, a cryostat microtome and a fully Automated Staining System.

 

OCULAR TISSUE EXAMINATION

Eyelids, palpebral or bulbar conjunctiva, nictitating membrane, extraocular muscles, lacrimal or harderian gland, nasal lacrimal duct, cornea, aqueous humor, iris, ciliary body, lens, vitreous, retina (R), choroid (CH), sclera (SC), optic nerve.

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