title: [Focus on innovation in and translation of basic research in ophthalmology].
abstract: Innovation is the soul of scientific research. Each of the clinical scientists should bear in mind about how to carry out innovative and translational research in clinical practice. Equipped with theories, principles, strategies and modern technologies, they would address disease-related scientific questions through basic research and solve clinical problems through translational research. Ultimately, all the efforts of the clinical scientists will benefit the patients.
authors.forename: Xun
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Xu
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D009885:Ophthalmology; D012106:Research; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical