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  • Corneal Biology and Pathology

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  • The cornea is crucial for vision, providing refractive and protective functions.
  • Corneal dysfunctions, including opacities and deformities, significantly impair vision.
  • Current management faces challenges like limited corneal regeneration, immune rejection, and donor tissue scarcity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review corneal composition, regeneration, and scar-related pathologies.
  • To elucidate the etiology and types of corneal dysfunctions.
  • To assess current treatments, their limitations, and explore regenerative therapy potential.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on corneal structure and function.
  • Analysis of corneal regeneration mechanisms and scar-related pathologies.
  • Evaluation of existing treatments and emerging regenerative therapies in vivo and clinical trials.

Main Results:

  • Corneal scarring results from injuries, infections, or other conditions, leading to vision impairment.
  • Limited regenerative capacity and immune responses complicate transplantation.
  • Regenerative therapies are emerging as potential solutions for corneal disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Significant gaps exist in managing corneal disorders, particularly stromal scarring.
  • Advancing regenerative therapies is crucial for overcoming current treatment limitations.
  • Further research is needed to explore the feasibility and challenges of regenerative approaches for corneal stromal scarring.