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OPTHAL SOLUTIONS

Vision Restoration

Emerging cell therapies for the restoration of sight have focused on two areas of the eye that are critical for visual function, the cornea and the retina. The relatively easy access of the cornea, the homogeneity of the cells forming the different layers of the corneal epithelium and the improvement of cell culture protocols are leading to considerable success in corneal epithelium restoration. Bone marrow contains stem cells, which have the extraordinary abilities to home in on injuries and possibly regenerate other cell types in the body.

References

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Paques, M, et al, Effect of Autlogous Platelet Concentrate in Surgery for Idiopathic Macular Hole: Results of a Multicenter, Double-masked, Randomized Trail, Ophthalmology, 1999, 106:932-938

Gehring, S, et al, Preparation of Autologous Platelets for the Ophthalmologic Treatment of Macular Holes, Transfusion, 1999; 39:144-148