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  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Cell Biology

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  • 2013 saw major multicenter studies on anti-VEGF and corticoid implants for retinal diseases.
  • The field of ophthalmology is increasingly exploring novel therapeutic avenues.

Purpose:

  • To review the advancements in retinal disease treatment modalities published in 2013.
  • To highlight the emerging role of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) in ophthalmology.

Summary:

  • Large multicenter studies defined treatment protocols using anti-VEGF and corticoid implants.
  • Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) represent a significant innovation, offering potential cures for previously untreatable blinding diseases.

Impact:

  • Established current standards for anti-VEGF and corticoid implant therapies.
  • Pioneered the potential of stem cell therapy for degenerative and incurable blinding eye conditions.