Elevated Transforming Growth Factor-β2 in the Aqueous Humor: A Possible Explanation for High Rate of Capsular Contraction Syndrome in High Myopia.

Conclusions. High myopia is a risk factor for capsular contraction syndrome. Elevated TGF-β2 levels in high myopic cataract patients may play an important role in the pathogenesis of capsular contraction syndrome. PMID: 26942002 [PubMed]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26942002?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of Ophthalmology - March 6, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: J Ophthalmol Source Type: research

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