Evidence supporting the use of: Stem Cells
For the body system: Eyes

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4

Stem cells are used to support the eyes, particularly in the context of treating degenerative eye diseases, based on increasing scientific evidence. Over the past decade, research has focused on the use of stem cell therapy for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinitis pigmentosa, and other retinal disorders that lead to vision loss. Several clinical trials have shown that transplantation of retinal pigment epithelial cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells can be safe and may help restore some visual function in patients with severe disease. For example, studies published in journals such as The Lancet and Nature Biotechnology have reported improvements in visual acuity and retinal structure in a subset of patients treated with stem cell-derived therapies. While these treatments are still largely experimental and not yet widely available as standard of care, the scientific rationale is strong because stem cells can potentially replace lost or damaged retinal cells, which are otherwise not regenerated by the body. Ongoing trials are evaluating the long-term safety, efficacy, and optimal protocols for these therapies. Thus, while more research is needed, the use of stem cells to support or restore eye function is grounded in scientific evidence rather than tradition, and the field is progressing toward validated clinical applications.

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