Quantum biology in ophthalmology
Abstract
Quantum biology is the application of quantum theory to describe aspects of biology that are insufficiently described by classical laws of physics. This field involves the study of how light interacts with biological systems. Prior to the 20th century, physics and biology rarely intersected and biological systems were thought to be too complex to be represented using mathematical methods [ 1 ]. However, in present-day ophthalmology, the use of physics is essential, from the use of lasers to correct errors in refraction [ 2 ], to using a stream of air to measure intra-ocular pressure [ 3 ]. The visual pathway is fundamentally quantum mechanical in nature, involving electron transfer and energy transfer based on surface hopping [ 4 ]. Currently, the usage of quantum biology in ophthalmology remains an alien concept to most ophthalmologists and ophthalmic researchers. In the same way that emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR) [ 5 , 6 , 7 ] and artificial intelligence (AI) [ 8 , 9 , 10 ] were rapidly integrated into ophthalmology to benefit patients, quantum biology can be a key future area of research to provide novel diagnostics and treatments. Further research in quantum biology can potentially lead to the development of non-invasive ophthalmic therapeutic devices and new drugs to heal the eye.
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