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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maastricht University Medical Centre

    Maastricht, Limburg, 6202 AZ, Netherlands

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