Academic Background and Problem Statement Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a common retinal neurovascular disorder in premature infants, primarily occurring in those whose retinal vascular development is incomplete. Due to exposure to a relatively hyperoxic environment after birth, especially with supplemental oxygen therapy, hyperoxia suppresse...

Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells Reduce Vascular Leak and Proliferation in Retinal Neovessels Academic Background Retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE cells) play a crucial role in various functions of the retina, including responding to stress and damage in the neuroretina. In many neurodegenerative diseases, such as age-related macular degenerat...