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Retinal regeneration
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Retinal regeneration refers to the restoration of vision in vertebrates that have suffered retinal lesions or retinal degeneration.
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The two most well-studied mechanisms of retinal regeneration are cell-mediated regeneration and cellular transplantation. Regenerative processes may have applications in humans for treating degenerative retinal diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa. While mammals, such as humans and mice, lack the innate ability to regenerate the retina, lower vertebrates, such as teleost fish and salamanders, are capable of regenerating lost retinal tissue in the event of damage.