AI-driven strategies for advancing corneal cell therapy: a promising frontier

Mahsa Fallah Tafti1, Masoud Khorrami-Nejad2,3, Masoud Arabfard4

  • 1Vision Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Science, Semnan, Iran.

Frontiers in Medicine
|October 20, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Artificial intelligence (AI) enhances corneal cell therapy by identifying biomarkers and personalizing treatments. This review explores AI

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology and Regenerative Medicine
  • Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Corneal diseases pose significant challenges, with transplantation having limitations.
  • Cell-based therapies offer promising alternatives but require advanced understanding and outcome prediction.
  • Current methods lack robust pre- and post-operative diagnostic capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in corneal cell-based therapies.
  • To highlight AI's role in addressing key challenges in the field.
  • To showcase real-world examples from preclinical to clinical stages.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of AI applications in corneal cell therapy.
  • Analysis of AI's impact on biomarker discovery, cell delivery, and personalized treatment.
  • Synthesis of data from preclinical and clinical studies.

Main Results:

  • AI facilitates the identification of novel biomarkers for corneal diseases.
  • AI improves cell delivery processes and enhances treatment personalization.
  • AI applications span from preclinical research to clinical trials in corneal cell therapy.

Conclusions:

  • AI is a transformative technology for advancing corneal cell-based therapies.
  • AI integration offers significant potential for improved patient outcomes and treatment efficacy.
  • Further research and clinical translation of AI in this field are warranted.