Eye surgery silicone may change cornea cells, study finds

NCT ID NCT07418606

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how silicone oil, used to repair detached retinas, affects the cells on the inner surface of the cornea. Researchers will measure cell density and shape changes in 40 patients at 1 and 3 months after surgery. They also want to see if any changes go away after the silicone oil is removed.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

silicone oil

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors understand how silicone oil affects the cornea and guide better choices during retinal detachment surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, observational study with only 40 participants. It measures cell changes but does not test a new treatment, so direct patient benefits are limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Minia University

    Minya, 61111, Egypt