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    • To explore the role of immunology in intraocular diseases.
    • To highlight the advantages of biologic immune modulators over traditional treatments.
    • To identify potential therapeutic targets based on immune mechanisms.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature on immunology in ophthalmology.
    • Analysis of traditional versus biologic therapeutic approaches.
    • Examination of immune pathways in specific posterior segment diseases.

    Main Results:

    • Immunology provides critical insights into posterior segment inflammation.
    • Biologic therapies demonstrate targeted mechanisms and improved safety profiles.
    • Understanding disease-specific immune mechanisms reveals new therapeutic targets.

    Conclusions:

    • Immunologic understanding is advancing the treatment of intraocular diseases.
    • Biologic immune modulators represent a significant therapeutic improvement.
    • Targeted immunotherapies hold promise for managing conditions like AMD and diabetic retinopathy.