Changes in Retinal Disease in Association with Choroid

Dear Colleagues,

The choroid is the middle layer of tissue in the wall of the eye. The choroid layer begins in the peripheral edges of the eyeball and lines the entire back of it, sandwiched between the sclera and the retina. This thin layer of tissue is made up almost entirely of blood vessels. These blood vessels supply oxygen and nutrients to the outer part of the retina. In short, the choroid is the life source that keeps the retina healthy and functioning. Research in recent years has broadened our understanding of the role of the choroid in many retinal and choroidal diseases. This Special Issue aims to collect research articles, comprehensive reviews, or short communications on, but not limited to, the following topics:

1. Molecular research in choroidal disease
2. Molecular research in age-related macular degeneration and pachychoroid in association with choroidal change
3. Molecular research in diabetic retinopathy and other retinal vascular diseases in association with choroidal change
4. Molecular research in inherited retinal disease in association with choroidal change
5. Any other significant choroidal changes and associated molecular research

Prof. Dr. Jiwon Baek
Dr. Toshihide Kurihara
Guest Editors

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