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.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Minia University
Minya, 61111, Egypt
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