Basic Research Projects

Neuroprotection and Optic Nerve Regeneration
Nanotechnology
Stem Cells for Vision Restoration
Artificial Cornea
A hybrid biomolecular and synthetic-polymer artificial cornea which is biocompatible, easily implantable and cost-effective.
Laser-tissue interactions and Minimally-traumatic Laser Therapy
Mechanisms of interaction of pulsed lasers with biological cells and tissues including pulsed hyperthermia, dynamics of photocoagulation and cavitation, multiphoton ionization, and their applications to ophthalmology.
Retinal Prosthesis
Optoelectronic system for restoration of sight to the blind, based on patterned electrical stimulation of retinal neurons.
Endophthalmitis
Optimal preparatory techniques for prevention of infections during eye surgery.
Pulsed Electon Avalanche Knife
Precise and traction-free cutting, coagulating and ablating tool for microsurgery in dry field and in liquid media.