Table 3. Effect of caffeine against galactose induced lens hydration as indexed by weight gain.
Groups | Lens Weight (mg) | Clarity |
---|---|---|
Control |
18.5±0.01 |
Clear |
Galactose |
21.0±0.35* |
Hazy |
Galactose + caffeine | 16.95±0.01** | Clear |
Values marked by an asterisk were noticeably higher than the controls. Values marked with a double asterisk were closer to the controls, p<0.05, n=8 (number of animals).