Loss of vision can have a huge impact on a person’s life, but many of the disorders that cause blindness are currently difficult or impossible to treat. In recent years, stem cell transplant studies aiming to restore visual function in these diseases have gained momentum. Stem cell technology is a rapidly developing field that combines the efforts of cell biologists, geneticists, and clinicians and offers hope of effective treatment for a variety of malignant and non-malignant diseases. Stem cells can act as a source of new, healthy specialized cells and may provide a way to replace damaged cells in the eye. Researchers are now using stem cell technology to explore possible new approaches to treatments for loss of vision. Please see the engaging presentation for more details.

Reshma Menon

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