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  • Ophthalmology and immunology

Background:

  • Retinal structure and function are crucial for vision.
  • Stress, injury, and genetic/metabolic/environmental factors can disrupt retinal homeostasis.
  • Immune responses play a role in maintaining the retinal microenvironment.

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  • To review the role of inflammation in retinal disorders.
  • To highlight promising therapeutic targets for vision-threatening conditions.

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  • Literature review of scientific evidence.
  • Analysis of the link between inflammation and retinal diseases.

Main Results:

  • Inflammatory cascades are initiated by disruptions in retinal homeostasis.
  • Prolonged inflammation contributes to glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinitis pigmentosa.
  • Inflammation is a key factor in the pathogenesis of several retinal disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Inflammation is central to the development of major retinal diseases.
  • Identifying and targeting inflammatory pathways presents a promising therapeutic avenue for vision preservation.