| abstract |
Devices and methods are provided for re-altering the illumination of irradiance (IDM) of the retina to enhance, stabilize, or restore vision. Also provided are devices and methods for reducing vision loss caused by diseases, injuries and disorders that involve damaged and / or dysfunctional retinal cells and / or sensory deprivation cells. Conditions that can be treated using devices and methods of the invention include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. The therapy provided by retinal IDM devices and methods described in the present invention can also be used in combination with other therapies including, inter alia, pharmacological, retinal laser, gene therapies and the like. stem cells. |