Ophthalmic Applications of ASCs. Ultimately, as ophthalmologists,
we seek to improve the condition of ocular-related
diseases. The therapeutic potential for ASC application is vast.
Figure 5 shows some possible ASC-related clinical applications.
ASCs isolated from patients with heritable diseases such
as retinitis pigmentosa can be isolated, and in vitro studies can
be performed to look for new drugs or therapeutics with no risk
to patients. Cells derived from ASCs can be applied to a host of
diseases ranging from retinal disease such as macular degen