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
50
analysis of intraocular cytokines
cotinine
Concentration of intraocular cotinine
Time frame: At the time of vitrectomy procedure
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