Scientists probe hidden cause of eye damage after vision surgery
NCT ID NCT04174924
Summary
This study aimed to understand why some patients lose important cells in the front of their eye after receiving a special lens implant for severe nearsightedness. Researchers compared fluid samples from 126 patients who had either routine cataract surgery or surgery to remove a previously implanted lens. The goal was to see if hidden inflammation is the cause of this cell loss, which could help improve future surgical safety.
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Maastricht University Medical Centre
Maastricht, Limburg, 6202 AZ, Netherlands
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