HEMOGLOBIN-BASED METHODS FOR PROPHYLAXIS, DIAGNOSIS AND/OR TREATMENT OF RETINAL DISORDERS

摘要

The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods of diagnosing retinal disorders in subjects by measuring hemoglobin and modified hemoglobin in the subjects. The presently disclosed subject matter further provides methods of treating retinal disorders in subjects by decreasing hypoxia in retinal tissue of the subjects through modulation of hemoglobin levels and activities in the retinal tissue.