Retinal and Optic Nerve Stem Cell Surgery
This is a concise how-to of successfully treating previously deemed "untreatable" retinal and optic nerve conditions with stem cell therapies. Based on the results of 11 years of experience treating approximately 600 patients, this text will serve as a te
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Retinal and Optic Nerve Stem Cell Surgery
Jeffrey N. Weiss
Retinal and Optic Nerve Stem Cell Surgery
Jeffrey N. Weiss Parkland, FL USA
ISBN 978-3-030-60849-1 ISBN 978-3-030-60850-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-60850-7 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To the patients that have allowed me the privilege to serve.
Preface
Over the last 30 years, we have heard about stem cells and the possibility that they may treat presently untreatable and blinding retinal and optic nerve diseases. There have been animal studies, companies perform small studies and then disappear, but nothing concrete has materialized. The FDA has repeatedly changed their regulations precluding the stability businesses require for investing. Companies must develop a proprietary product or process that allows them to recoup their investment and earn a profit. What if a proprietary product is not necessary? What if the solution is simple? How could that be brought to the market? There is much misinformation in our journals that speak about this work but know nothing about it. I began working in the stem cell field in 2009. I performed retinal stem cell surgery on two American patients in Germany in 2010, seven American patients in Austria in 2011, and, finally, in the U.S.A in 2012. I have now performed the surgery on more than 500 patients in the U.S. In this book, I provide the basis and details, the protocols, informed consents, and other information that would be helpful to a physician or researcher interested in this work. I value your construct
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