Evaluation of Aqueous Humor DEL-1 and IL-17 Levels in Diabetic Cataract Patients

This study measures levels of two proteins — DEL-1 and IL-17 — in the fluid inside the eye (aqueous humor) of patients with cataracts, comparing people with type 2 diabetes to those without. The aim is to understand how diabetes-related inflammation may affect the eye. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with cataracts and are scheduled for cataract surgery - You have no other eye diseases besides cataracts - You have had type 2 diabetes for at least 5 years (for the diabetes group) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had previous eye surgery - You have inflammatory eye diseases such as uveitis - You have autoimmune or systemic inflammatory diseases - You are currently taking steroid medications (local or systemic) - You have severe systemic illness such as advanced kidney failure or cancer Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.