Scientific/Research/Educational Activities
Eye Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran has made continuous and effective participation in scientific, research and educational activities since its inception, along with other activities. Bina Ophthalmology Journal which is published as a quarterly (www.binajournal.org) and numerous published scientific books (refer to 'Publications, Books' section) are its fruits. Also, Cheshm Bank always actively participates in international and domestic scientific congresses, presents numerous scientific articles in prestigious foreign and domestic journals, cooperates with other scientific and academic centers in the implementation of numerous research projects, corneal confocal scanning training courses, for example Taking impressions of cytology and eye pathology for other centers, as well as holding training workshops for guests from foreign and domestic centers, while providing useful scientific materials, has transferred new ideas, valuable experiences and knowledge.
The idea of long-term preservation of tissue at -70 degrees Celsius (cryopreservation) (https://eyebankingjournal.org/wp-content/uploads/), providing a simple and efficient method for diagnosing and screening donated corneas from previous PRK or LASIK procedures (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51643675_Screening_of_Donated_Whole_Globes_for_Photorefractive_Keratectomy) and a special method of corneal tissue preparation (separation of the desme layer) for DMEK operation with a higher speed and less possibility of damage compared to other proposed methods (video below), part It is one of these cases. Among other valuable services of the Central Eye Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in line with the educational programs of the Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education, we can mention the Eye Pathology Fellowship Training' in cooperation with Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and jointly with the University of Medical Sciences. Shiraz is done. Teaching the basics of eye pathology, confocal scanning and impression cytology to medical students and specialized and sub-specialized assistants in ophthalmology has always been the focus of Eye Bank collection and has played a good role in this matter.
Preparation of Sinasol preservative solution in cooperation with Cheshm Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Sinadaro Pharmaceutical Company with the same effectiveness and lower cost than similar European products (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33937957/) for Cold preservation of tissue is another valuable measure that has been successfully completed.