Kidney clues may predict eye swelling after cataract surgery in diabetes patients
NCT ID NCT07723846
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether diabetic kidney disease and blood-sugar control before surgery can help predict a common complication called pseudophakic macular edema (PME) — swelling of the central retina — after cataract surgery in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will review medical records of about 428 patients who had uncomplicated cataract surgery, comparing those with and without kidney damage. The goal is to see if kidney function tests add useful information beyond standard blood-sugar levels for identifying who is at higher risk.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If kidney markers prove useful, doctors could better identify which diabetes patients need closer monitoring after cataract surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective study using existing records, so it can show links but not prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all diabetes patients.
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Thammasat University Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology
Pathum Thani, Khlong Luang, 12120, Thailand
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