Neurological
Retinal Disease
Supporting retinal health across a range of eye conditions
What is Retinal Disease?
Beyond macular degeneration, we see patients with diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa and other conditions where the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye is gradually damaged — often showing up first as night vision trouble, patchy blind spots, or blurring that glasses don't fix. The cause and pattern vary widely, and so does how much can realistically be done.
How regenerative medicine supports it
We start from your ophthalmologist's diagnosis and imaging, because retinal conditions differ enormously in mechanism and prognosis, and treating blind here would be irresponsible. Cellular and antioxidant therapies are used to support remaining retinal cell function and circulation, tracked against your specialist's visual acuity and imaging results over time. In conditions with significant established cell loss, such as advanced retinitis pigmentosa, we're upfront that our impact on core vision is limited.
Treatments we would consider
Options discussed for this condition
Listed for orientation only. What is actually prescribed depends on your records.
- MSC TherapyMedical team-guided stem cell therapy using mesenchymal cells for joint, immune and whole-body recovery.
- Exosome TherapySignalling-rich exosome protocols, often combined with stem cell therapy, supporting tissue repair, recovery and aesthetics.
- Curcumin IV TherapyIntravenous curcumin for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant support.
- Vitamin IV TherapyPersonalised nutrient infusions for hydration, energy, immunity and recovery.
If the evidence for treating retinal disease this way is thin, we will tell you before you book — and the review is not billed.
Retinal Disease — Questions Patients Ask
I have diabetic retinopathy — will this help alongside my laser treatment?
It can support broader retinal and circulatory health, but your laser treatment and blood sugar control remain the primary drivers of outcome here. We coordinate closely with your ophthalmologist rather than working around them.
My retinitis pigmentosa is quite advanced — is there any point trying this?
In advanced cases with substantial photoreceptor loss, the realistic impact on central vision is limited, and we say that clearly rather than offer false hope. Some patients still pursue it for general retinal support, understanding those limits.
Do I still need my regular retinal specialist check-ups?
Yes, absolutely — ongoing monitoring by your retinal specialist remains essential regardless of anything we offer, and we rely on their imaging to judge whether our programme is adding anything.
How is this different to what you'd do for macular degeneration?
The broad principles overlap, but the specific retinal layers affected and disease mechanisms differ, so we tailor the approach to your specific diagnosis rather than using one protocol for all retinal disease.
Can this restore vision I've already lost?
Generally no — vision lost to established photoreceptor or retinal cell death doesn't return with current therapies, including ours. Our aim is protecting and supporting what function remains.
Reviewed by Bangkok Stem Cell Center Medical Team | Last updated: August 2026
