Integrated Approaches, Molecular Mechanism and Therapies in Ocular Surface Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 1467
Special Issue Editors
Interests: glaucoma; clinical ophthalmology; retinal diseases; inflammation; immunology of infectious diseases; OCT; macular degeneration; eye diseases; corneal diseases; ocular surface; dry eye diseases; retinal degeneration; inherited retinal disorders; rare ophthalmic diseases
Interests: clinical ophthalmology; glaucoma; tonometry; ocular hypertension; visual field testing; OCT; pachymetry; refractive errors; cornea; dry eye disorders; stem cells; corneal wound lesions; ocular surface; lid diagnostics and treatments
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Interests: cataract surgery; ocular trauma management; vitreoretinal surgery; experimental ocular surgery; 3D surgery; secondary IOL implantation; pole-to-pole surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to host a Special Issue entitled “Integrated Approaches, Molecular Mechanism and Therapies in Ocular Surface Diseases”. This Special Issue seeks to investigate the novel applications of blood-derived products in the treatment and management of ocular surface diseases. We welcome submissions from top scholars, clinicians, and healthcare professionals who are pioneers in their fields. This issue will cover a wide range of topics, including the molecular and cellular mechanisms, clinical applications, and outcomes of using autologous serum, platelet-rich plasma, umbilical cord derivatives, and other novel blood-based therapies to treat conditions such as dry eye syndrome, corneal ulcers, and persistent epithelial defects.
Our goal is to create a complete collection of original research articles, reviews, and case studies that demonstrate the efficacy and safety of these treatments, as well as their integration into established therapy procedures. This special issue aims to expand our understanding and application of blood component therapy in ophthalmology by bringing together varied perspectives and discoveries. In addition, our goal is to explore the molecular processes by which these medicines are derived from blood exercise and their effects on illnesses of the ocular surface. This Special Issue will enhance our comprehension of how these medicines might be optimized for clinical use by examining the fundamental biological processes and their therapeutic consequences.
We welcome papers that shed light on patient selection, treatment methods, and long-term outcomes, as well as those that investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the healing benefits of these therapies. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a growing field of study with important clinical consequences, and we look forward to receiving your valuable submissions.
Prof. Dr. Caterina Gagliano
Dr. Marco Zeppieri
Prof. Dr. Mario Damiano Toro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ocular surface diseases
- dry eye
- corneal ulcers
- persistent epithelial defects
- blood-derived products
- blood-based therapies
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