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Diabetic retinopathy is caused by elevated blood sugar levels associated with diabetes. High levels of sugar in the bloodstream can damage the retina over time. The retina is the part of the eye that detects light and sends visual information to the brain via the optic nerve. Diabetes also causes damage to blood vessels throughout the body. In the eyes, sugar clogs the tiny blood vessels that lead to the retina, causing them to leak fluid or bleed. As a result, the eyes grow new blood vessels that are weak and easily leak or bleed which can lead to vision loss if left untreated. |
Illustration of Diabetic Retinopathy in eye
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Picture of patient doing Laser Treatment
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Your eye doctor will probably only keep track of how your eyes are doing in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy. Some diabetic retinopathy patients may require a complete dilated eye exam every 2 to 4 months. It is critical to begin treatment as soon as possible in the later stages, especially if you experience alterations in your eyesight. While treatment will not restore your vision, it will prevent it from deteriorating. It's also critical to managing your diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol. I) Injections: Medicines called anti-VEGF drugs can slow down or reverse diabetic retinopathy. Other medicines, called corticosteroids, can also help. II) Laser treatment: To reduce swelling in your retina, eye doctors can use lasers to make the blood vessels shrink and stop leaking. III) Eye surgery: If your retina is bleeding a lot or you have a lot of scars in your eye, your eye doctor may recommend a type of surgery called a vitrectomy. |
EXOSOME THERAPY-CELLTIX
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STEM CELL THERAPY-CELLTIMAX
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CelltiX is a type of extracellular vesicle from Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) manufactured in a cGMP-compliant facility. It is a novel form of a major paracrine factor released by MSCs into a culture medium, which plays an important role in a wide range of biological processes.
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CelltiMax is a product derived from human umbilical cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs). The cells are cultured, then administered to the patient via intramuscular or intravenous injection.
The cells have low immunogenicity making them safe, well-tolerated and free of side effects. They have the ability to differentiate into specialized cells with specific functions for various parts of the body, and can reduce inflammation, repair, renew, regenerate, and replace damaged cells. |
CRITERIAS |
STEM CELLS |
EXOSOMES |
Definition |
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells found in the human body |
Extracellular vesicles, which is the medical term for tiny bubbles that are released from stem cells |
Function |
Unique, can become any type of cell, and they act as both building blocks and repair mechanisms in your body |
Carry genetic information and proteins to cells throughout your body, and they create paths for communication between cells |
Origins |
Donor stem cells are placed in your body and are guided into becoming specific cells in the body to replace and repair diseased cells |
Exosomes are extracted from donated human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and sterilised |
Growth Factors |
Less amount of growth factors compared to exosomes |
Exosomes contain almost three times the quantity of growth factors, which results in a heightened ability to restore and revitalise target cells |
Administration |
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Stem Cell Therapy |
Exosome Therapy |
Accelerates healing. |
Reduced inflammation |
Eliminates pain and inflammation |
Supports metabolic function |
Avoids the need for surgery |
Improves brain health |
Enhances collagen production |
Reduces chronic pain |
Decrease nerve damage |
Enhances tissue regeneration |
Less invasive procedure |
Boost immune health |
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