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Retinal degenerations comprise a large heterogeneous class of diseases (dystrophies) of retina leading to a progressive vision loss. The emergence of new experimental therapies (gene and cell therapy, regenerative ophthalmic surgery) generates a demand for new experimental models. The review tackles various animal models of human retinal degenerative diseases. Pros and contras of induced and genetic experimental models are highlighted. An...