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This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. It also marks part two of a four-part series on cataracts.
BlackRock Insider Primes Crypto For A Huge 17 7 Trillion Wall Street Earthquake That Could Be About To Hit The Price Of Bitcoin Ethereum And XRPThe Intraocular Lens is a permanent implant made of high-quality plastic placed inside the eye. IOLs, such as standard mono-focal, premium multifocal, and toric lenses, are available. Each lens type fulfills specific visual requirements and tasks.
The toric lenses are for use in patients with astigmatism. An astigmatism is when the cornea is curved unevenly, causing light to be scattered instead of focused. Toric lenses are more precise and customized for each patient's unique needs. They correct near, intermediate, or farsightedness. Researchers have developed a new medication that utilizes a naturally occurring steroid called lanosterol. This steroid has shown potential in preventing the clustering of flawed crystallin proteins that lead to cataracts in the non-congenital form of the disease. The next step for the scientists is to determine the precise mechanism behind how the lanosterol-based eye drops work and to conduct further research through human trials.
. These genes include GJA1, GJA3, and GJA8, which encode proteins known as connexins. In particular, Cx43, Cx46, and Cx50 are the connexins produced by these genes. Among these, Cx46 and Cx50 are predominantly present in the cells of the lens fibers, whereas Cx43 is common in the cells of the lens epithelium.
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