• The graft is taken from a recently deceased individual with no known diseases or other factors that may affect the chance of survival of the donated tissue or the health of the recipient. (wikipedia.org)
  • The treatment of ocular diseases has benefited tremendously from the resurgence of gene therapy. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • Two ocular characteristics make gene therapy advantageous and, in some cases, the only option for some genetic diseases, cancers and viral infections. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • This will establish a technology platform to inform the development of improved ocular therapies and novel drugs to treat major diseases of the eye. (hrc.govt.nz)
  • At the moment, ocular neovascular diseases are treated by a method that suppresses a particular growth factor for vessels, but between 40 and 60 per cent of patients do not respond well," said Professor Yu. (ddw-online.com)
  • My research goal is to provide sensitive assessment methods for early diagnosis and management of optic nerve neuropathic diseases, thus preventing irreversible vision loss. (brightfocus.org)
  • Uveitis is a set of inflammatory diseases that results in the swelling and damaging of the eye tissue. (lybrate.com)
  • Automated detection of ocular diseases with Artificial Intelligence. (edu.au)
  • Aqueous humor (AH) supports avascular tissues within the anterior segment of the eye, maintains intraocular pressure, and potentially influences the pathogenesis of ocular diseases. (mindunwindart.com)
  • The immediate success of this study represents a new approach in human-tissue regeneration and in how human diseases can be treated. (fountainmagazine.com)
  • Many corneal diseases can lead to vision loss affecting the lives of people around the world. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • Significance: The advancing age of the population will require increased access to eyecare services to manage eye diseases and vision correction. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • Current Research and Scholarly Interests Dr Mruthyunjaya has maintained a broad research interest with publications in both ocular oncology and retinal diseases. (stanford.edu)
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction in the optic nerve, which sends light signals to the brain and is critical for vision, can eventually lead to loss of cells and tissue damage, causing multiple eye diseases such as glaucoma, and macular degeneration, as well as other retinal damage. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • CT is the most common type those diseases that involve both the endothelium and of tissue transplantation made around the world, the corneal stroma generally require PK when there is substitution of all corneal layers (the (REINHART, 2011). (bvsalud.org)
  • In the glaucoma groups, there was no correlation between the aqueous humor EPO concentration and the ocular pressure (p = 0.95) and mean deviation (p = 0.41). (molvis.org)
  • Unfortunately glaucoma is the second cause of irreversible vision impairment and blindness in the modern health care available world (first is AMD if you are wandering). (marcogoncalves.com)
  • There are only 2 known risks factors for glaucoma progression, age and ocular pressure. (marcogoncalves.com)
  • But beware, if your IOP readings are stable don't even think about skipping doctor follow-ups as glaucoma is dynamic and to halt the disease progression your personal target ocular pressure can change over time. (marcogoncalves.com)
  • Don't be fooled or paranoid, we live in a age that information flows freely and fast, if someone had a simple secret silver bullet to control ocular pressure and treat glaucoma, that information would spread like wild fire on dry straw… so, if someone starts with the likes of "do this simple thing every morning to get rid of glaucoma" raise a big big big red flag. (marcogoncalves.com)
  • Clark AF Steroids, ocular hypertension and glaucoma. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Zhan GMiranda OCBito LZ Steroid glaucoma: corticosteroid-induced ocular hypertension in cats. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Evaluation of the myocilin (MYOC) glaucoma gene in monkey and humansteroid-induced ocular hypertension. (jamanetwork.com)
  • According to a new study from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, a new, non-invasive ocular imaging method may be able to detect an early indicator of glaucoma in time to prevent disease progression and vision loss. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • A congenital genetic mutation causes an underdeveloped retina, cataract, glaucoma, and a progressive ocular surface disease of stem cell deficiency and loss of corneal transparency. (liu.se)
  • Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and vision loss in the United States, with the number of cases expected to rise to 6.3 million by 2050, according to the National Eye Institute. (iu.edu)
  • Unfortunately, vision loss caused by glaucoma can't be undone. (iu.edu)
  • He has published articles concerning cornea, ocular microbiology and glaucoma. (iu.edu)
  • Influenced in part by several close mentors who worked as glaucoma specialists, he ultimately decided to pursue the never-ending goal of lowering pressure and preventing vision loss in a field that is continuously improving and innovating. (iu.edu)
  • In the study of glaucoma, Das Lab has developed methods to make human optic nerve cells in a Petri dish. (iu.edu)
  • Corneal transplantation, also known as corneal grafting, is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue (the graft). (wikipedia.org)
  • Includes performance of minor procedures on the surface of the skin of the ocular adnexa, of the cornea and conjunctiva of the globe and lid that can be performed safely with topical anesthesia and that would not require the use of injections or penetration of the globe, and the cutting or closure of human tissue by suture or staple, glue, adhesive, soldering, or cauterization. (delaware.gov)
  • The production, preparation, and use of bacterial nanocellulose as corneal bandages could be the key to help delicate stem cells to migrate to the cornea and heal the eye from a range of ocular disorders. (icmab.es)
  • The consequences of these ocular disorders (like opacification, vascularization, and scarring of the cornea) can cause a partial or total loss of vision. (icmab.es)
  • It really is secreted with the ciliary features and body to supply nutrition and remove waste materials from avascular tissue [2], aswell as develop the intraocular pressure that maintains the convex form of the cornea. (mindunwindart.com)
  • And as one's vision stabilizes and adjusts to the reshaped cornea, you may experience episodes of less-than-stellar sight. (mvpeyes.com)
  • In our research group, we investigate mechanisms leading to blinding pathologies of the cornea at the molecular, gene- and tissue level. (liu.se)
  • Collaborating with adjunct Senior Lecturer Mehrdad Rafat from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, surgeries are being developed for implantation of bioengineered materials to enable vision restoration and long-term delivery of drugs to the cornea. (liu.se)
  • A corneal transplant is surgery to replace the cornea with tissue from a donor. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In one (penetrating or PK), most of the tissue of your cornea (the clear surface on the front of your eye) was replaced with tissue from a donor. (medlineplus.gov)
  • His focus is on multi-modal imaging of ocular tumors and understanding imaging clues that may predict vision loss after ocular radiation therapy. (stanford.edu)
  • See The Case of the Middle-Aged Woman with Sudden Unilateral Vision Loss , a Critical Images slideshow, to help identify and treat malignant intraocular tumors. (medscape.com)
  • The ocular tissue where these tumors arise, the uvea, is a densely pigmented layer that lies for the most part between the sclera and the retina. (medscape.com)
  • The present disclosure is directed to methods and compositions for the diagnosis and/or treatment of tumors, such as ocular tumors, using virus-like particles conjugated to photosensitive molecules. (justia.com)
  • The focal zone of the retina contains a thickness of shading delicate photoreceptor cells called cones which are in charge of shading vision and thus any deformity and modification in the focal territory of the retina will prompt color vision imperfections ailments like diabetic retinopathy and retinal tumors can likewise be in charge of the lasting vision misfortune in the event. (ophthalmologyconferences.com)
  • Method: A retrospective crossectional review of patients with brain tumors in the Neurosurgical Unit of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife from January 2003 to December 2007 was conducted. (bvsalud.org)
  • He coordinates multi-center research on the role of genetic testing and outcomes of treatments of ocular melanoma. (stanford.edu)
  • Ocular cancers, such as ocular melanoma and retinoblastoma, are particularly challenging to treat. (justia.com)
  • All patients tested negative for EBOV RNA by RT-PCR in aqueous humor/vitreous fluid and conjunctiva at a median of 19months (IQR 18-20) from EVD diagnosis in Phase 1 of ocular fluid sampling and 34months (IQR 32-36) from EVD diagnosis in Phase 2 of ocular fluid sampling. (netecweb.org)
  • Separation and disruption of the overlying ciliary epithelium decreases its production of aqueous humor with consequent ocular hypotension. (medscape.com)
  • We conducted a cross-sectional study of EVD survivors anticipating cataract surgery and patients with active uveitis to evaluate EBOV RNA persistence in ocular fluid, as well as vision outcomes post cataract surgery. (netecweb.org)
  • Cataract surgery can be performed safely with vision restorative outcomes in patients who test negative for EBOV RNA in ocular fluid specimens. (netecweb.org)
  • KPro surgery can restore useful vision in patients suffering from severe chemical burns. (springer.com)
  • The retention rate was comparable in patients using ipsilateral autologous corneal tissue with allograft corneal tissue. (springer.com)
  • Ocular disease patients can receive vectors through topical eye drops, oral medication or injections. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • Despite technical advances, a large portion of patients undergoing surgery are left with suboptimal vision post-surgery and are dependent upon corrective eyewear for driving a car and/or reading a book. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Dr Tamara Jamaspishvili is a research pathologist, translational research scientist focusing on developing, evaluating, validating, and applying tissue-based prognostic and predictive biomarkers and models for improved disease prognostication and management of cancer patients. (upstate.edu)
  • An MRI technique known as MR elastography (MRE) is able to assess tissue elasticity.This project proposed applying MRE to measure kidney tissue stiffness and if this correlates with renal fibrosis in patients with CKD. (harvard.edu)
  • The goal of using a KPro is to attempt to restore vision in patients who would otherwise have a very poor prognosis with penetrating keratoplasty. (hindawi.com)
  • METHODS: Retrospective review of the charts of nine patients (18 eyes) diagnosed with IRVAN syndrome at Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia, from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2022. (bvsalud.org)
  • Methods The study subjects were patients who were scheduled to undergo standard cataract surgery at a tertiary referral center, Price Vision Group (Indianapolis, IN). (mindunwindart.com)
  • Consequently, it is critical for clinicians to understand the impact of lifestyle choices on the ocular surface so that they can communicate with their patients to optimise their health and, wherever possible, institute preventative steps to mitigate potential health risk factors. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • Most patients report improved vision and reduced side effects within 24 hours. (mvpeyes.com)
  • The wide range of manifestations observed in patients with mitochondrial disease results from varying fractions of abnormal mtDNA molecules in different cells and tissues, a phenomenon termed heteroplasmy. (jci.org)
  • However, the landscape of heteroplasmy across cell types within tissues and its influence on phenotype expression in affected patients remains largely unexplored. (jci.org)
  • Knowledge of the clinical profile of patients who underwent penetrating keratoplasty enabled identification of the main ocular diagnoses that result in this type of transplant as a therapeutic indication. (bvsalud.org)
  • Furthermore, patients that are considered to have high risk of developing anterior segment ischemia are often not offered surgery at all or operated on with a suboptimal surgical method when a perfusion examination might show that standard procedures could be performed. (lu.se)
  • Therapeutic: To remove inflamed corneal tissue unresponsive to treatment by antibiotics or anti-virals. (wikipedia.org)
  • Then, computer-guided laser pulses deliver tiny amounts of energy to the corneal tissue, gradually reshaping it with each pulse. (mvpeyes.com)
  • As medical director of the Price Vision Group and President of the CRFA, Dr. Price is an internationally recognized ophthalmic surgeon, and recipient of the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. (cornea.org)
  • Ocular syphilis often presents as panuveitis but can involve structures in both the anterior and posterior segment of the eye, including conjunctivitis, anterior uveitis, posterior interstitial keratitis, optic neuropathy, and retinal vasculitis. (cdc.gov)
  • Infection of the visual system (ocular syphilis) or auditory system (otosyphilis) can occur at any stage of syphilis but is commonly identified during the early stages and can present with or without additional CNS involvement. (cdc.gov)
  • Ocular syphilis can result in permanent vision loss. (cdc.gov)
  • Darkfield examinations and molecular tests for detecting T. pallidum directly from lesion exudate or tissue are the definitive methods for diagnosing early syphilis and congenital syphilis ( 565 ). (cdc.gov)
  • What are the symptoms of ocular syphilis? (lybrate.com)
  • These findings impact the thousands of West African EVD survivors at-risk for ocular complications who may also require eye surgery during EVD convalescence. (netecweb.org)
  • However, postoperative VA declined with the development of complications, and ocular surface disorders caused by the chemical burns were associated with a greater incidence of KPro retention failure. (springer.com)
  • In the case of the eye, inflammation could cause vision impairment, and rejection of the vector could lead to complete vision loss. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • The latter control group experienced a higher incidence of post-surgery inflammation, early-onset ocular hypertension and increased lens clouding. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The primary aim of the treatment is to eradicate inflammation, restore vision, prevent tissue damage and reduce pain. (lybrate.com)
  • Exclusion criteria were as follows: previous intraocular surgery, history of conjunctivitis or any ocular infection within the previous 3 months, intraocular inflammation, or any eye disease. (mindunwindart.com)
  • Although a rare disease, aniridia is associated with ocular surface pathology such as dry eye, inflammation, stem cell insufficiency, nerve degeneration, and vascularization - problems common to many ocular surface pathologies collectively affecting large populations. (liu.se)
  • Since traditional methods are less efficient (∼5%) at delivering drugs to ocular tissues, contact lenses have generated growing interest in ocular drug delivery due to their potential to enhance drug bioavailability in ocular tissues. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • Despite being the most common route of ophthalmic drug administration, eye drops are associated with compliance issues, drug wastage by lacrimation, and low bioavailability due to the ocular barriers. (mdpi.com)
  • Describe presenting symptoms associated with ocular adiaspiromycosis. (cdc.gov)
  • Mild symptoms include slightly diminished vision while severely diseased children exhibit a pattern of retinochoroiditis, hydrocephalus, convulsions and intracerebral calcifications. (loinc.org)
  • Some of the common symptoms include pain in the eye, light sensitivity and blurred and dark spots in vision. (lybrate.com)
  • Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a technology that can image cross-sections of soft tissues with a high spatial resolution making it possible to see through the intact eardrum to non-invasively examine the middle ear. (harvard.edu)
  • The main clinical expression of FAP disease is a sensorimotor and autonomic neuropathy, but other manifestations, such as nephropathy and hematologic and ocular abnormalities can occur. (molvis.org)
  • Monocular diplopia may occur from abnormal ocular media (eg, corneal distortion or scarring, multiple openings in the iris, cataract or subluxation of the natural lens or pseudophakic lens implant, vitreous abnormalities, retinal conditions). (medscape.com)
  • In its mildest form it results in pupil abnormalities but more severe consequences such as corneal scars have been observed with risk of vision loss. (lu.se)
  • TGF-β2, a 25 kDa polypeptide, is synthesized by the tissue in the anterior segment of eye. (molvis.org)
  • Its ocular manifestations affect all the structures of the anterior segment as well as conjunctiva and orbital tissues. (ijrsms.com)
  • The increase of public awareness on ocular conditions leads to an early diagnosis and treatment, as well as an increased demand for more effective and minimally invasive solutions for the treatment of both the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. (mdpi.com)
  • The present disclosure provides, at least in in part, methods and compositions for detecting and/or selectively targeting tumor cells, for example, for the diagnosis and/or treatment of cancer (e.g., ocular cancer). (justia.com)
  • Some of the other tests conducted by ophthalmologists include measuring the ocular pressure, slit lamp exam, funduscopic exam and visual acuity test. (lybrate.com)
  • The National Ethical and Research Com- optic neuropathy, that result in vision loss mittee of Oman approved this community- and blindness. (who.int)
  • Vision loss has been observed following uveitis due to cataracts. (netecweb.org)
  • There is a high prevalence of ocular neovascular disease, with 415 million people at risk of loss of sight through diabetes, and as many as 50 million with age-related macular degeneration. (ddw-online.com)
  • Ocular rosacea- characterized by dry eyes, tearing and burning, swollen eyelids, and potential vision loss from corneal damage. (nuh.com.sg)
  • It can lead to temporary or permanent loss of vision. (lybrate.com)
  • As a refractive surgery, LASIK corrects the refractive errors that cause nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and age-related vision loss (presbyopia). (mvpeyes.com)
  • Any damage to retinal neurons can have devastating consequences, including loss of vision. (nih.gov)
  • Dysfunction or loss of photoreceptors is the primary cause of vision impairment in almost all cases of retinal and macular degeneration. (nih.gov)
  • 3 It is the optic nerve head (ONH) and the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) containing retinal ganglion cell axons that are most clearly associated with glaucomatous vision loss, especially the circumpapillary RNFL. (ijrsms.com)
  • But nerve cells are dying and this loss of nerve tissue is irreversible . (marcogoncalves.com)
  • This disease causes vision loss when the optic nerve and retinal cells are lost. (medicilon.com)
  • Clinical outcomes of penetrating keratoplastyafterautologouscultivatedlimbalepithelialtransplantation for ocular surface burns. (springer.com)
  • Long-term outcomes of keratolimbal allograft for total limbal stem cell deficiency using combined immunosuppressive agents and correction of ocular surface deficits. (springer.com)
  • Patient outcomes are outstanding, and the resultant clearer vision can make work and other tasks a breeze. (mvpeyes.com)
  • Other treatment methods include the prescription of immunosuppressive agents. (lybrate.com)
  • Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXS) is a disorder characterized by the progressive accumulation of fibrillary extracellular deposits in several ocular tissues. (ijrsms.com)
  • 2 PXS is an age-related, genetically determined, generalized disorder of the extracellular matrix characterized by production and progressive accumulation of a fibrillar material in ocular tissues, skin, and other visceral organs. (ijrsms.com)
  • Toxoplasma is diagnosed through serology and upon histologic examination of tissues. (loinc.org)
  • Methods: A total clinical systemic examination, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, genetic testing, and optical coherence tomography were performed in the reported case. (bvsalud.org)
  • Diplopia (double vision) is a common subjective complaint, or diplopia may be elicited during the course of an eye examination. (medscape.com)
  • Surgical rehabilitation following severe ocular burns. (springer.com)
  • Harissi-Dagher M, Dohlman CH. The Boston keratoprosthesis in severe ocular trauma. (springer.com)
  • Preliminary study of Boston keratoprosthesis in treatment of severe late stage ocular chemical burns. (springer.com)
  • In long standing and severe cases the nose may grow swollen and lumpy from excessive tissue (rhinophyma). (nuh.com.sg)
  • Exposure to hydrofluoric-acid (7664393) caused severe chemical burn s with deep tissue destruction. (cdc.gov)
  • An R&D Blueprint roadmap is a framework document laying down a vision, strategic product development and research goals and priority areas for accelerated R&D to prevent and control severe emerging pathogens with epidemic potential. (who.int)
  • In children, strabismus can cause severe permanent vision impairment but in adults the main problem is diplopia or social difficulties such as avoiding eye contact, which can be very disabling. (lu.se)
  • Strabismus is a state of impaired ocular alignment with a prevalence of 2-4% in the western world. (lu.se)
  • He has established his own research team to understand how lens cataract is formed, and to utilise lens physiology to develop novel drugs and delivery methods to delay the onset of lens cataract. (hrc.govt.nz)
  • After confirming the regenerative potential of LECs in animal models, the researchers developed a novel minimally invasive surgery method that preserves the integrity of the lens capsule -- a membrane that helps give the lens its required shape to function -- and a way to stimulate LECs to grow and form a new lens with vision. (sciencedaily.com)
  • This promotes dormant LECs to regrow an entirely new lens - one that is capable of vision - in about 3 months. (fountainmagazine.com)
  • To determine the efficacy and safety of lubricating drops for ocular discomfort associated with contact lens wear in adults. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • The ocular surface, and in particular the tear film, is susceptible to modifications due to its external (e.g. environmental conditions, lifestyle and societal challenges, and the digital environment), applied (e.g. contact lens wear and cosmetics) or internal (e.g. nutrition, and elective medications and procedures) environments. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • Since Ebola virus (EBOV) may persist in the ocular fluid of EVD survivors for an unknown duration, there are questions about the safety and feasibility of vision restorative cataract surgery in EVD survivors. (netecweb.org)
  • What causes blurry vision after LASIK vision correction surgery? (mvpeyes.com)
  • A laser vision correction method is applied here as well. (virtus.ua)
  • Various treatment methods are available but extraocular muscle surgery remains the treatment of choice for permanent correction. (lu.se)
  • In particular, the human trial involved 12 infants under the age of 2 treated with the new method and 25 similar infants receiving current standard surgical care. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In response, he created a database to store and track preoperative, surgical and postoperative statistics for transplants performed since 1982 within Price Vision Group . (cornea.org)
  • Our research group has a strong focus on developing new surgical methods and evaluating experimental compounds and drug delivery methods for treating corneal disease. (liu.se)
  • For over a decade the Lagali lab has been experimenting with femtosecond laser-based corneal surgery to evaluate the wound healing response and develop less invasive surgical methods. (liu.se)
  • Despite clear differences on a histologic level, cancerous tissue is often indistinguishable from healthy tissue in the operating room. (harvard.edu)
  • Stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) microscopy, a cutting-edge imaging method, has the potential to enable surgeons to reliably differentiate cancer-infiltrated tissue from healthy tissue during surgery. (harvard.edu)
  • Injection of cell-based substances enables to start up recovery of the diseased eye tissues and pre vent the progressive deterioration of eyesight. (virtus.ua)
  • The ex vivo culture of pig eyes is a very convenient, cheap and ethical model to conduct preliminary studies of biomaterials addressed to the ocular surface. (icmab.es)
  • It allows evaluating simple but very relevant aspects of the materials such as: can it be sutured to the ocular surface? (icmab.es)
  • However, BNC has many properties that make it a good candidate for ocular surface bandaging: "BNC has some advantages such as its thermal stability, which allows not only sterilization at high temperature, but also cryopreservation in nitrogen tanks. (icmab.es)
  • The KPro is a device, with limited biointegration, that bridges a nonsterile ocular surface with a sterile anterior chamber and can lead to rapid invasion of pathogenic organisms through the space between the tissue and the prosthesis [ 8 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Greater collaboration and sharing of information and resources in the area of aniridia is therefore additionally expected to have significant benefits for the treatment of larger patient populations with ocular surface disease. (liu.se)
  • Corneal transplantation in ocular surface disease. (medlineplus.gov)
  • An ultimate goal of stem cell research is to turn on the regenerative potential of one's own stem cells for tissue and organ repair and disease therapy," said Kang Zhang, MD, PhD, chief of Ophthalmic Genetics, founding director of the Institute for Genomic Medicine and co-director of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering at the Institute of Engineering in Medicine, both at UC San Diego School of Medicine. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The study, published in Small , focuses on the use of LSC derived from human embryonic stem cells, and it was done in collaboration with the Eye Group led by Heli Skottman in Tampere University (Finland), experts in the use of stem cells for ocular applications. (icmab.es)
  • In the first study, researchers developed a method to convert induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells into the discs of multiple eye tissues. (fountainmagazine.com)
  • Stimulate development of novel diagnostics and treatments for aniridia based on innovative research in regenerative medicine/stem cells, investigational drugs, gene therapy, tissue engineering, transplantation, etc. (liu.se)
  • With a background in biomedical engineering, I have been working on research projects that aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the optical properties of ocular tissues, both in normal and glaucomatous eyes. (brightfocus.org)
  • the lingering cells generate disorganized regrowth in infants and no useful vision. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Co-ordinated ocular development from human iPS cells and recovery of corneal function. (fountainmagazine.com)
  • In some instances, the methods and compositions provided herein can be used to selectively kill cancerous tumor cells without damaging healthy cells. (justia.com)
  • This is done with a laser (alternatively, a microkeratome may be used) to first create a flap on the outer portion of the eye, allowing access to the deeper ocular structures. (mvpeyes.com)
  • Surprisingly, conjugation of photosensitive molecules to viral-like nanoparticles does not interfere with the tissue/tumor tropism of the nanoparticles (e.g., the specificity of the viral-like nanoparticles for a particular host tumor tissue or tumor cell). (justia.com)
  • Whether a condition calls for gene replacement, editing, suppression or growth, researchers must engineer vectors to deliver the suitable genetic material to the right place in the ocular microenvironment. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • Regardless of which method researchers use, the end goal is to deliver a new gene that can help create a functioning protein and improve vision. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • Researchers first viewed ocular immunologic privilege as an experimental phenomenon explained by the eye's unique anatomical features. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • The goal of the Cell Culture and Cell Phenotyping Module is to streamline cell culture and phenotyping analyses for vision researchers. (utsouthwestern.edu)
  • The success of this work represents a new approach in how new human tissue or organ can be regenerated and human disease can be treated, and may have a broad impact on regenerative therapies by harnessing the regenerative power of our own body," said Zhang, who also has an appointment at Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Furthermore, a noticeable percentage of traumatic ocular injuries are identified in birds of prey presented to rehabilitation facilities. (spie.org)
  • Оcular pathologies occur quite often, particularly after 40 years of age, when the first dystrophic changes in eye tissues become noticeable due to the natural ageing of the organism. (virtus.ua)
  • Then the day you feel something is not quite right with your vision, or feel discomfort or slight pain in the eye(s), or halos around lights at night and seek for help, you already put yourself in a bad situation and squandered a lot of nerve cell capital. (marcogoncalves.com)
  • In this paper, we present cases showing both intraocular and orbital soft tissue masses and highlight their clinical, pathological and imaging features. (omicsonline.org)
  • Adults of all Thelazia species discovered so far inhabit the eyes and associated tissues (such as eyelids and tear ducts) of various mammals and birds, including people. (ivami.com)
  • She is now focusing on improving companion diagnostic biomarker testings for solid cancers in immuno-oncology using computer vision. (upstate.edu)
  • Dry eye syndrome, as a persist corneal epithelial defect (PED), is an inconvenient ocular disorder that is generally treated by high-dosage, conventional eye drops. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • Identify the age group most susceptible to ocular adiaspiromycosis. (cdc.gov)
  • Indications include the following: Optical: To improve visual acuity by replacing the opaque or distorted host tissue by clear healthy donor tissue. (wikipedia.org)