More on Hyberbarics and RP

Below is a link to an article that discusses some research done in various countries on RP and hyperbarics. What I found interesting is that hyperbarics actually constricts the retinal vasculature. However, it is hypothesized that, even with this constriction, the oxygenation is so increased that positive results occur.

Now, I wonder if these people who experienced such dramatic results with the HBOT maintained their results? Also, what if someone combined the use of vasodilating drugs with HBOT therapy? Not only would the retina receive more oxygen rich blood, there would not be a corresponding constriction of the vessels leading to the retina. Or, if there was a correponding constriction, it would be from a dilated versus normal state thus allowing more highly oxygenated blood to the retina. I wonder if vasodilators are ever contraindicated for HBOT therapy?

Now, what if someone provided a stem cell source, preferably via IOC, directly to the eye to a patient on a therapeutic, long term dose of a vasodilating drug. Then, that same patient could maximize the oxygenation of the blood to the retina with the HBOT treatment after receiving the stem cell therapy, using cells derived from the patients own bone marrow to avoid an immune response....hmmm

If the IOC delivery is too intimidating without a gazillion dollars and twenty years, maybe a systemic IV delivery similar to what is being done currently in Argentina with strong documentation in a variety of degenerative conditions.

Just a thought.

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