Recent Advances in Molecular and Cellular Research in Ophthalmology

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to have the opportunity to publish compelling and pioneering work in our upcoming Special Issue, entitled "Recent Advances in Molecular and Cellular Research in Ophthalmology", featured in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Various eye conditions can lead to severe vision loss and blindness, which is known to adversely affect quality of life and represent a major global health concern. Thus, new insights in identifying genetic and specific risk factors, new biomarkers, and the underlying pathophysiologic mechanism of various ocular disease conditions are needed. Moreover, a deepened understanding of specific molecular and cellular mechanisms is of paramount importance to enable the development of new preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic treatment strategies, including regenerative therapies such as gene therapy, stem cell therapies, and the development of new molecular treatment targets. The aim of this Special Issue is to compile contributions from leading experts in the fields of ophthalmology, pharmacology, genetics, and tissue engineering, delving into the latest advancements that span the spectrum from fundamental molecular mechanisms to groundbreaking clinical applications in ophthalmology.

Dr. Zala Lužnik Marzidovšek
Guest Editor

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• eye disease
• ophthalmology
• molecular mechanisms
• cellular mechanism
• stem cell therapy
• tissue engineering
• gene therapy