Retinal and optic nerve autologous bone-marrow derived stem cell surgery

摘要

A novel retinal and optic nerve autologous bone-marrow derived stem cell surgery method is provided. The method generally includes the separation of stem cells from the bone-marrow of a patient, and the reintroduction of the cells to treat various optic nerve and retinal conditions of the eye. Novel needle embodiments which can be used during the stem cell surgery are also described.