New study peers into the Eye's recovery after retinal detachment

NCT ID NCT01767038

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 202 people who had surgery for retinal detachment, a condition where the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye pulls away. Researchers used high-resolution eye scans and vision tests to see how the eye heals over a year. The goal was to better understand why some people regain good vision while others don't, which could help design future treatments to protect eyesight.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors better predict vision recovery after retinal detachment surgery and pave the way for new therapies to prevent lasting damage.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to understand recovery patterns, so it won't directly improve vision for participants. Results may not apply to all types of retinal detachment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

retinal detachment

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Besançon

    Besançon, 25030, France

  • CHU Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, 33000, France

  • CHU Dijon

    Dijon, 21000, France

  • CHU Grenoble

    Grenoble, 38043, France

  • CHU Nancy

    Nancy, 54035, France

  • CHU Nantes

    Nantes, 44093, France

  • CHU Reims - Hôpital Robert Debré

    Reims, 51092, France

  • CHU Strasbourg - Hôpital Civil

    Strasbourg, 67091, France

  • Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild

    Paris, 75019, France

  • Hôpital Lariboisière

    Paris, 75010, France