Advances in Retinal Diseases—Mechanisms, Diagnostics, and Emerging Therapies
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Ophthalmology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 64
Special Issue Editor
Interests: inherited retinal diseases; age-related macular degeneration; diabetic retinopathy; multimodal retinal imaging; treatment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue invites original research articles, reviews, and clinical studies on topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Pathophysiology of Retinal Diseases: Deep understanding of the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms of retinal degeneration and dysfunction and their clinical applications.
- Electrophysiology in Retinal Disease: The role of ERG and other functional tests in diagnosing and monitoring retinal conditions.
- Innovative Imaging and Biomarkers: Advances in OCT, fundus autofluorescence, and AI-driven diagnostic tools for retinal disease assessment.
- Therapeutic Strategies: Pharmacological, gene therapy, and surgical interventions for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, inherited retinal dystrophies, and diabetic retinopathy.
- Clinical Applications: Bridging basic science discoveries with clinical practice in retinal disease management.
Submission Information
- Manuscript Deadline: Nov 20, 2025
- Guest Editor: Minzhong Yu, PhD, MMed
- Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM)
- Impact Factor: 3.0
We invite contributions from clinicians, researchers, and industry experts to advance knowledge in the field of retinal diseases.
For inquiries or to submit your manuscript, please contact Ms Rainie Zhang <rainie.zhang@mdpi.com>.
We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Dr. Minzhong Yu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- inherited retinal diseases
- age-related macular degeneration
- diabetic retinopathy
- multimodal retinal imaging
- treatment
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