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ReviewOphthalmology and therapy2026

Preclinical Models of Rare Corneal and Ocular Surface Diseases: a Comprehensive Narrative Review.

Erica A L Lecchi, Ava Dashti, Laura Frutos-Rincón, Silvia Palombella, Matteo Pederzolli, Juana Gallar, Neil Lagali, Giulio Ferrari

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Review in Ophthalmology and therapy, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Erica A L LecchiEye Repair Unit, Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
Ava DashtiDivision of Ophthalmology, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, 581 83, Linköping, Sweden.
Laura Frutos-RincónDepartment of Physiology, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, 03550, San Juan de Alicante, Spain.
Silvia PalombellaEye Repair Unit, Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
Matteo PederzolliOphthalmology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
Juana GallarDepartment of Physiology, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, 03550, San Juan de Alicante, Spain.
Neil LagaliDivision of Ophthalmology, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, 581 83, Linköping, Sweden.
Giulio FerrariEye Repair Unit, Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy. ferrari.giulio@hsr.it.

Funding

Horizon 2020 101080611
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Rare eye diseases of the cornea and ocular surface (REDs) remain a clinical challenge owing to their low prevalence, heterogeneous presentation, and limited therapeutic options. As REDs mechanisms are often complex, preclinical models are essential to advance mechanistic understanding and support the development of targeted treatments. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the experimental platforms currently available to study REDs, including in vitro models such as primary and engineered cell systems, coculture approaches, and emerging 3D organoid technologies. In addition, we summarize in vivo strategies ranging from surgically induced models to genetic and transgenic systems that reproduce the relevant ocular phenotypes. By comparing the strengths, limitations, and translational value of these complementary approaches, this review offers an integrated perspective on how preclinical modeling can be optimized to investigate REDs pathophysiology. Furthermore, we highlight how emerging tools-such as organ-on-chip platforms and artificial intelligence-assisted analytics-may enhance model fidelity and accelerate the identification of effective therapeutic strategies.

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CorneaIn vitro modelsIn vivo modelsRare eye diseases of the cornea and ocular surface (REDs)

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PMCPMC13315041

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