Abstract The concept of translational medicine was presented by American scholars in 1993on the background that for the previous 30 years basic biomedical research had been separated from clinical practice. Therefore, it is urgent to effectively translate biomedical research into clinically applicable theories, technologies, methods, and drugs. A translational highway needs to be built from "bench to bedside". In the field of ocular fundus disease research, many unresolved puzzles need further investigation. Translational medical research is needed to change this situation. Although there are a lot of difficulties in the translational medical research process, there is no other choice but to confront and resolve these problems.
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