Scientists search for early warning sign of diabetic blindness
NCT ID NCT02119689
Summary
This study aims to understand why diabetes damages the eyes. Researchers are comparing special blood cells from diabetic patients and healthy people to see if the cells' function can predict the development of diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye disease. The goal is to gather knowledge that could lead to better prediction methods in the future.
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University of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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