JAMES CHRISTOPHER STRAZZERI, M.D.

MISSION HILLS, CA

Research Active
Orthopaedic Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 2019 – 2019 NPI: 1568467595
Orthopaedic Surgery

Practice Location

11550 INDIAN HILLS RD
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345-1252

Phone: (818) 898-1771

What does JAMES STRAZZERI research?

Dr. Strazzeri studies how photoreceptor cells, which are crucial for our vision, deteriorate in living eyes, specifically in primates. His research utilizes advanced imaging techniques to assess the health of these light-sensitive cells, particularly in conditions that lead to vision loss. By identifying how and why these cells fail, his work aims to pave the way for developing therapies that can restore or improve vision for patients suffering from various eye diseases.

Key findings

  • The study found that the outer segments of cone photoreceptors were damaged, indicating a loss of a key substance necessary for vision.
  • There was evidence that while the outer segments of the photoreceptors were deteriorating, the inner segments remained intact.
  • These findings help establish a new method for understanding eye diseases and evaluating future treatments to restore vision.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Strazzeri study vision loss?
Yes, he researches how photoreceptor cells in the eye degenerate, which is a key factor in vision loss.
What techniques does Dr. Strazzeri use in his research?
He employs advanced imaging techniques to evaluate the condition of photoreceptor cells in living eyes.
How does Dr. Strazzeri's work help patients?
His findings provide important insights that could lead to the development of new treatments for people with vision loss.

Publications in plain English

Cellular-scale evaluation of induced photoreceptor degeneration in the living primate eye.

2019

Biomedical optics express

Walters S, Schwarz C, Sharma R, Rossi EA, Fischer WS +7 more

Plain English
This study looked at how photoreceptors, the light-sensitive cells in the eye, degenerate in living primates by using advanced imaging techniques. Researchers found that the outer segments of cone photoreceptors were damaged, showing a decrease in a key substance needed for vision, while the inner segments remained intact. This is important because it offers a new way to understand eye diseases and could help in testing future treatments that aim to restore vision. Who this helps: This benefits patients with vision loss and researchers developing new eye therapies.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Sarah Walters Christina Schwarz Robin Sharma Ethan A Rossi William S Fischer David A DiLoreto Dasha Nelidova Botond Roska Jennifer J Hunter David R Williams

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