Aqueous Humor and Ocular Tissue Analysis in Glaucoma and Cataract
Integrated Chemical and Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor and Ocular Tissues in Glaucoma and Cataract Patients
About This Trial
This observational study will compare proteomic and elemental profiles of aqueous humor and ocular tissues in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and cataract versus cataract controls without glaucoma. Samples collected during standard surgery will be analyzed using LC-MS/MS and ICP-MS. The goal is to identify glaucoma-associated molecular patterns with potential diagnostic or prognostic relevance.
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Treatments Being Tested
Phacoemulsification With Intraocular Lens Implantation and Deep Sclerectomy
Standard-of-care combined cataract surgery (phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation) performed together with deep sclerectomy for glaucoma management. Intraoperative collection of aqueous humor and routinely removed ocular tissues (such as sclera and anterior lens capsule) is performed for research analyses.
Phacoemulsification With Intraocular Lens Implantation
Standard-of-care cataract surgery (phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation). Intraoperative collection of aqueous humor and routinely removed ocular tissue (anterior lens capsule) is performed for research analyses.