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Stem cell therapies for Glaucoma: New Trend in Neuroprotection

Glaucoma is the main cause of blindness worldwide as a generic form of optic neuropathy. Presently, there is no exact remedy for glaucoma. Damage to optic nerve and retinal ganglion cells caused by it is everlasting. As the stem cells can divide indefinitely and separate into various cell types, so they can be used easily for cell-replacement therapy. Recent innovations in stem cell research shows generation of pluripotent stem cells by reprogramming technology from adult somatic cells and these have opened new therapeutic potentials. Eye spy – Retinal Stem Cells The retina of the eye is an important tissue which senses light and then sends the visual info to the brain. Any damage to these retinal cells can cause various eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, that can eventually lead to blindness and vision loss. Researchers are in a way to find a replacement or preservation of damaged retinal cells to treat these eye diseases. Stem cells can be useful b