Smoking: Cytokines in Vitreous and Aqueous Humor

Medical University of Graz50 enrolled

Overview

Smoking is a risk factor for ophthalmologic diseases. Inflammation might play a role in their pathogenesis. This study elucidates intraocular cytokine profiles in smokers and non smokers.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Smoking

Interventions

cytokine analysisDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

analysis of intraocular cytokines

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * scheduled vitrectomy and/or cataract surgery * signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * diabetes * uveitis * rheumatologic disease * anti-inflammatory/immunomodulatory medications * st.p. intravitreal injections * st.p. glaucoma surgery * cataract surgery on the eye to be examined within the past 6 months

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

cotinine

Concentration of intraocular cotinine

Time frame: At the time of vitrectomy procedure

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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