Cell-based therapies are being developed for various neurodegenerative diseases that
affect the central nervous system (CNS). Concomitantly, the roles of individual cell types in …

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a growing public health concern given the
aging population and it is the leading cause of blindness in developed countries, affecting …

Diseases leading to retinal cell loss can cause severe visual impairment and blindness. The
lack of effective therapies to address retinal cell loss and the absence of intrinsic …

Microplastic (MP) pollution has become a global environmental issue, and increasing
concern has been raised about its impact on human health. Current studies on the toxic …

Inherited ocular diseases comprise a heterogeneous group of rare and complex diseases,
including inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and inherited optic neuropathies. Recent success …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the chemotaxis effect of stromal cell-
derived factor-1 (SDF-1) on human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs). Methods: A …

The eyes are one of the most important sensory organs in the human body. Currently,
diseases such as limbal stem cell deficiency, cataract, retinitis pigmentosa and dry eye …

Regeneration of photoreceptor cells using human pluripotent stem cells is a promising
therapy for the treatment of both hereditary and aging retinal diseases at advanced stages …

This issue of the Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology (APJO) includes a series of articles
on recent advances in the diagnosis and therapy of retinal diseases, written by leading …

Ocular disorders are among the most prevalent diseases worldwide and rank highly in the
list of disability-associated life years as assessed in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) …