A new study conducted by Veterans Affairs and the University of Iowa has found stem cells may help restore proper drainage for fluid-clogged eyes at risk for glaucoma.
Using a mouse model, the researchers reportedly injected stem cells into the eyes of mice with glaucoma and found the cells regenerated the trabecular meshwork, ultimately helping the eyes avoid fluid build-up that can increase pressure in the eye and lead to glaucoma. Researchers believe the replacement of damaged or lost trabecular meshwork cells with healthy cells can lead to functional restoration within eyes with glaucoma.
The research was recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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