Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center
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مرکز تحقیقات چشمپزشکی پوستچی | |
| Established | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Type | Research center |
| Location |
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| Fields | Ophthalmology and vision sciences |
| Website | https://psorc.sums.ac.ir/ |
Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center (Persian: مرکز تحقیقات چشمپزشکی پوستچی) is an ophthalmology research center affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Shiraz, Iran. The center conducts clinical, translational, and population-based research in ophthalmology and vision sciences, including studies related to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye diseases.[1]
History
The Eye Research Center of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences was established in 1999 following a proposal from the Department of Ophthalmology, in collaboration with the university's research administration and the Endowment Organization of District 5 of Shiraz.[2]
The center was developed within the academic ophthalmology structure of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and has contributed to research activities in clinical ophthalmology, vision science, and eye health.
Mission and objectives
The mission of the Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center is to conduct research addressing ophthalmic health priorities, generate evidence for improving eye care, and support scientific development in ophthalmology.
The main objectives of the center include:
- Conducting clinical, translational, and epidemiological research in ophthalmology
- Producing scientific evidence to support clinical decision-making and health planning
- Developing collaborative research activities among ophthalmologists, scientists, and healthcare professionals
- Contributing to prevention of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
- Supporting scientific publication and dissemination of research findings
Research priorities
Research activities at the Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center are organized into four major research priorities:
Translational research and basic sciences
This research priority focuses on cellular and molecular biology, genetics, nanotechnology, and regenerative medicine approaches in ophthalmology. Studies in this area aim to translate basic scientific discoveries into diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
Examples of research related to this field include studies on nanotechnology applications in ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as regenerative approaches for ocular surface disorders.[3][4]
Diagnostic technologies and artificial intelligence
This priority focuses on development and evaluation of novel diagnostic technologies, advanced ophthalmic imaging, image processing, predictive models, and artificial intelligence applications in ophthalmology.
Researchers affiliated with the center have conducted studies using advanced imaging techniques, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), for evaluation of ocular structures in population-based studies.[5]
Medical and surgical interventions
This research priority evaluates the effectiveness, safety, and outcomes of medical and surgical interventions for ophthalmic diseases.
Examples include clinical studies evaluating surgical outcomes in retinal disorders. A study from the center investigated clinical characteristics and outcomes of pediatric retinal detachment surgery at a tertiary referral center.[6]
Epidemiology and population health
This priority includes epidemiological studies, screening programs, prevention of blindness, population eye health, and patient-centered outcomes.
The Shiraz Pediatric Eye Study is one example of population-based research conducted by investigators affiliated with the center. This study evaluated ocular health and visual abnormalities among school-aged children using comprehensive ophthalmic examinations.[7]
Research related to retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), screening, and prevention of childhood blindness has also been conducted by researchers affiliated with the center.[8]
Scientific activities
Researchers affiliated with the Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center have contributed to peer-reviewed publications in ophthalmology and vision science journals. The center supports research projects involving faculty members, trainees, and students in ophthalmology and related disciplines.
Education and collaboration
The center participates in academic research activities within Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and collaborates with researchers and institutions involved in ophthalmic research and healthcare.
References
- ↑ "Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center". Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ "History of Ophthalmology Department and Research Center". Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ "Progressing nanotechnology to improve diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases". Journal of Nanobiotechnology. 2025.
- ↑ Sanie-Jahromi, Fatemeh; Eghtedari, Masoomeh; Nejabat, Mahmood; Salouti, Ramin; Jamali, Hossein; Bamdad, Shahram; Jalalpour, Mohammad Hassan; Khosravi, Amir (2025). "Limbal stem cell sheet bandage for short-term treatment of corneal regeneration". BMC Ophthalmology. 25 (1). doi:10.1186/s12886-025-04417-w. PMC 12509352 Check
|pmc=value (help). PMID 41068622 Check|pmid=value (help). Unknown parameter|article-number=ignored (help) - ↑ "Macular Sublayer Thickness in Healthy Iranian Children: An Optical Coherence Tomography Study from the Population-Based Shiraz Pediatric Eye Study". Journal of Current Ophthalmology. 2025.
- ↑ Rahimi, Mansour (2014). "Characteristics and outcomes of pediatric retinal detachment surgery at a tertiary referral center". Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research. 9 (2): 210–214. PMC 4181204. PMID 25279123.
- ↑ Talebnejad, Mohammad Reza (2018). "The Shiraz Pediatric Eye Study; a Population Based Survey of School Age Children: Rationale, Design and Baseline Characteristics". Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research. 13 (3): 293–300. doi:10.4103/jovr.jovr_246_17 (inactive 15 August 2026). PMC 6058549. PMID 30090186.
- ↑ Sharafi, S. M.; Amanollahi, M.; Ebrahimiadib, N.; Nowroozzadeh, M. H.; Fooladi, M. I.; Bazvand, F.; Mohammadi, N.; Rajabi, M. B.; Riazi-Esfahani, H.; Khalili Pour, E. (2025). "Does field of view matter? Assessing its impact on Plus disease diagnosis in retinopathy of prematurity". International Journal of Retina and Vitreous. 11 (1): 127. doi:10.1186/s40942-025-00750-w. PMC 12639888 Check
|pmc=value (help). PMID 41272889 Check|pmid=value (help).
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