Fr. Spitzer's Stem Cell Treatment: Vision Hope
A Pioneering Approach to Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatment Father Robert Spitzer's participation in a groundbreaking stem cell treatment for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) offers a beacon of hope for individuals battling this debilitating vision disorder. This innovative therapy utilizes induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) – a cutting-edge technology—and a personalized 3D-printed scaffold to regenerate damaged retinal cells. But what does this mean for the future of RP treatment? Understanding Retinitis Pigmentosa and the Innovative Treatment Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a progressive eye disease causing gradual vision loss due to damage to the light-sensing cells (photoreceptors) in the retina....