OHSU researchers discover link between proteins in tears, pain after eye surgery

OHSU researchers discover link between proteins in tears, pain after eye surgery

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A new study from OHSU’s Sue Aicher, Ph.D., and Brooke Harkness, O.D., finds protein patterns in tears can indicate whether a patient will experience pain after refractive surgery. The discovery could lead to development of screenings and treatments for patients. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

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