Retinal Diseases: Emerging Therapies and Vision Rehabilitation
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Ophthalmology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 522
Special Issue Editor
Interests: vitreoretinal disorder; vitrectomy; digital assisted vitrectomy; intraoperative optical coherence tomography; diabetic retinopathy; epiretinal membrane
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Retinal diseases are among the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness worldwide, affecting vast numbers of people and posing a serious public health challenge. Recent advances in biomedical research have led to the development of diverse novel therapeutic strategies, including gene therapy, stem cell–based treatments, neuroprotective agents, innovative pharmacological approaches, and surgical interventions. At the same time, efforts have been made to refine and optimize the application of existing treatments to address the limitations and challenges of newly developed therapies. Furthermore, for cases in which these interventions alone cannot restore sufficient visual function, vision rehabilitation—integrating advanced optical devices, digital technologies, and personalized training programs—has played a vital role in improving patients’ functional vision and quality of life (QoL).
This Special Issue, “Retinal Diseases: Emerging Therapies and Vision Rehabilitation,” aims to share knowledge that will enhance the understanding and application of best clinical practices, ultimately contributing to improvements in patient outcomes and quality of life. Looking ahead, it seeks to highlight the latest advances with the potential to expand the possibilities for retinal disease treatment, with the ultimate goal of making a meaningful contribution to the fight against vision loss.
Prof. Dr. Hisanori Imai
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- vitreoretinal disorder
- vitrectomy
- digital assisted vitrectomy
- intraoperative optical coherence tomography
- diabetic retinopathy
- epiretinal membrane
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