Spine surgery position may impact eyesight, study finds

NCT ID NCT07395115

First seen Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study observed 65 adults having spine surgery while lying face-down to see if this position changes eye nerve thickness or vision. Researchers measured eye nerve size with ultrasound and checked vision before and after surgery. The goal was to understand risk factors for vision changes, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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