Lab-Grown Retinas to Restore Vision Are a Step Closer to Human Trials
Lab-Grown Retinas to Restore Vision Are a Step Closer to Human Trials Lab-grown retinas have been developed as a potential treatment for vision loss caused by retinal degenerative diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. These lab-grown retinas are created using stem cells and are designed to replace damaged or diseased retinal tissue. While these retinas have been successfully implanted in animal models, they have yet to be tested in human clinical trials. However, the development of lab-grown retinas is a promising step towards a potential treatment for vision loss in humans. Researchers are continuing to make progress in the development of lab-grown retinas, with some teams reporting success in growing functional retinal tissue in the lab. These lab-grown retinas have been shown to integrate with the host tissue and restore some visual function in animal models. The next step is to conduct clinical trials in humans to see i...