Anterior chamber cytokine production and postoperative macular edema in diabetic patients undergoing femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery.

Milena Cioana Yogesh PatodiaLili TongHannah H Chiu Eric S Tam Sohel Somani

Published in: Journal of cataract and refractive surgery (2023)

FLACS use in diabetic patients demonstrated some differences in anterior chamber cytokine expression compared to non-diabetic FLACS or diabetic MCS patients; however, there was no increase in clinical inflammatory biomarkers. FLACS appears to be a safe technique to use in diabetic patients.

Keyphrases

cataract surgery
patients undergoing
type diabetes
wound healing
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
poor prognosis
newly diagnosed
oxidative stress
prognostic factors
binding protein
patient reported outcomes
patient reported
age related macular degeneration