Eye study seeks clues to prevent blindness risk after surgery
NCT ID NCT03152747
Summary
This study aimed to understand why nearsighted people have a higher risk of a serious eye problem called retinal detachment after cataract or lens replacement surgery. Researchers followed over 600 patients for up to five years to see if a common eye condition called posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) influences this risk. The goal was to gather information to help doctors better predict and potentially prevent this complication in the future.
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Vienna Institute for Research in Ocular Surgery
Vienna, Vienna, 1140, Austria
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