The Need for Alternative Therapies in Eye Disorders

Eye disorders constitute several vision associated complications that may result in blindness, if not treated on time. Vision researchers have been trying to develop effective treatment strategies but without much success. The continuous failure or ineffectiveness of ocular drugs has led to a desire for alternative therapies. Various preclinical studies have shown that herbal extracts or stem cells can be used as alternative strategies. However, its human benefits can only be accepted after clinical trials. This review provides a new perspective on integrated therapies for eye disorders based on sound scientific evidences compiled from review of the literature. The review provides compelling arguments for much-needed paradigm shift in the face of the failure of current ocular drugs.