Stem Cell Research Offers Hope for Future Glaucoma Treatments

Casey researcher Benjamin Sivyer, Ph.D., whose laboratory is on a pioneering journey to mitigate glaucoma's impact on vision.

Stem cell therapy for glaucoma: possibilities and practicalities - PMC

Glaucoma is a progressive, neurodegenerative, optic neuropathy in which currently available therapies cannot always prevent, and do not reverse, vision loss.

Future Focus: Stem Cell Treatment For Glaucoma

There is a great deal of hope and enthusiasm for the role of stem cells in the future treatment of glaucoma that is firmly supported by ...

Stem Cell Therapy For Glaucoma - Are We There Yet?

Stem cell therapies are getting headlines for their potential to cure diseases, including those that affect vision. But an important message is missing: ...

A Promising New Approach For Glaucoma - Forbes

Recent medical breakthroughs in RGC (retinal ganglion cell) replacement therapy offer hope for those suffering from glaucoma.

New research aims to develop novel therapeutic for glaucoma

Our powerful tools and valuable stem cell resources will have enormous potential for breakthrough discovery. It will offer a foundation for ...

Eyes on the Future: Stem Cell Banking Offers Hope in the Fight ...

At the heart of their pioneering work lies a transformative approach to glaucoma treatment, leveraging the potential of stem cells derived from ...

Potential of stem cell therapies offers hope for glaucoma treatment

Jones pointed out. Several possible avenues of research are taking hold, such as differentiation of stem cells into trabecular meshwork, with a ...

Promising strategy for glaucoma cell replacement therapy

Changing blood stem cells into retinal ganglion cells that can migrate to the eye's retina offers hope for cell replacement therapy.

The Future of Stem Cells and Their Derivates in the Treatment of ...

This review focuses on the clinical translation of preclinical studies, especially those that have used stem cells in the treatment of glaucoma.

Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Glaucoma and AMD

The therapy protects retinal ganglion cells, essential for vision, and improves their function in animal models of glaucoma. It also enhances ...

Stem Cells Provide Hope For Glaucoma Treatment

New research on stem cells provides hope for a potential treatment of glaucoma which could help the millions of people affected with the condition.

Breakthrough Gene Therapy for Glaucoma Shows Promise in Vision ...

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have developed a promising gene therapy for glaucoma, shown to protect retinal cells and boost mitochondrial function.

Technique to regenerate the optic nerve offers hope for future ...

Scientists have used gene therapy to regenerate damaged nerve fibres in the eye, in a discovery that could aid the development of new treatments ...

Technique to regenerate optic nerve offers hope for future glaucoma ...

Scientists have used gene therapy to regenerate damaged nerve fibers in the eye, in a discovery that could aid the development of new ...

News from OHSU Casey Eye Institute

Stem cells could revolutionize both early detection and treatment of glaucoma. Learn more. Research. O-H-S-U letters in red with a blue and yellow background.

New project investigates stem cell therapy as a potential treatment ...

There is no cure for glaucoma, and the vision loss it causes can't be restored. Right now, glaucoma's progression can be only slowed with early ...

The Potential of Human Stem Cells for the Study and Treatment of ...

Conclusions: Advancing stem cell technology provides opportunities to improve our understanding of glaucoma-related biology and develop models for drug ...

Stem Cell Treatment for Glaucoma: A New Hope

This process, known as optic nerve regeneration, is critical in restoring visual function. Research into this area explores how pluripotent stem cells, which ...

5 Anticipated Ophthalmology Therapies in 2024 - Vial

In the field of ophthalmology, stem cell therapy could be used to treat a wide gamut of ocular conditions, including macular degeneration, glaucoma, and corneal ...