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A comprehensive molecular and phenotypic analysis of congenital and childhood cataractRachel L. Gillespie; The University of Manchester, Doctor of Philosophy, 2015Congenital and childhood cataract (CCC) is estimated to affect 3.5-6 per 10,000 children under 16 years in developed…

The purpose of this study was to quantify the effects of phacoemulsification and posterior segment chamber lens placement on vitreous inflammatory and neovascular growth factors. More specifically, the effect of immediately preceding cataract surgery was compared to a history of…