Erythropoietin in ophthalmology: A literature review #MMPMID27239595
Abri Aghdam K; Soltan Sanjari M; Ghasemi Falavarjani K
J Curr Ophthalmol 2016[Mar]; 28 (1): 5-11 PMID27239595show ga
Purpose: To review the current literature on ocular application of erythropoietin (EPO). Methods: A 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. Results: Various 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. Conclusion: EPO 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.