Stem cell grafting for restoration of visual function
At present, treatment for serious human retinal degenerative conditions leading to blindness and affecting a large proportion of the population, are only supportive or slow down disease progression. These diseases include age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and retinitis pigmentosa (RP) amongst others. AMD alone affects over 12 million people worldwide.
Date: Fri Jan 06 15:40:10 GMT 2006
