The Ophthalmologist / Issues / 2019 / Jul / Image of the Month
Retina

Image of the Month

Patched Up

By Aleksandra Jones 7/17/2019 1 min read

Share

Credit: Lyndon da Cruz, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London

This month’s image shows a retinal pigment epithelium patch, developed from human embryonic stem cells, which has been transplanted under the retina of the first patient to undergo this treatment.

About the Author(s)

Aleksandra Jones

Having edited several technical publications over the last decade, I crossed paths with quite a few of Texere's current team members, and I only ever heard them sing the company's praises. When an opportunity arose to join Texere, I jumped at the chance! With a background in literature, I love the company's ethos of producing genuinely engaging content, and the fact that it is so well received by our readers makes it even more rewarding.

More Articles by Aleksandra Jones

Related Content

Explore More in Ophthalmology

Dive deeper into the world of Ophthalmology. Explore the latest articles, case studies, expert insights, and groundbreaking research.

Disclaimer

The Ophthalmologist website is intended solely for the eyes of healthcare professionals. Please confirm below: