Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4022866 Journal of Current Ophthalmology 2016 7 Pages PDF
Abstract

PurposeTo review the current literature on ocular application of erythropoietin (EPO).MethodsA comprehensive search was performed on Pubmed and Scopus databases. All selected articles were reviewed thoroughly by the authors to review current applications of the EPO in ocular diseases.ResultsVarious aspects of administration of EPO for different ischemic, traumatic, vascular, and degenerative disorders have been explained. The articles are generally preclinical with few small studies reporting clinical outcomes.ConclusionEPO has been used for the treatment of different ophthalmic conditions with promising results. Further studies are needed to elaborate the role of EPO in management of ocular diseases.

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