300,000+ clinical trials. Find the right one.

123 active trials for Cataract

Optometric Follow-up After Cataract Surgery

This study will investigate the effectiveness of an optometric follow up of cataract surgery versus an ophthalmic surgeon follow up. It will investigate patient satisfaction,safety and cost.

Start: November 2020

Cataract Surgery in Patients With Pseudoexfoliation and Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma

The study aims to document the effect cataract surgery has on the pseudoexfoliation and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma eye. Details such has patient history, history of possible glaucoma, intraocular pressure, status of the eye, operation parameters and postoperative effect will be documented. The study is prospective and randomised . Patients will be divided in to two groups: in one standard phacoemulsification cataract surgery will be preformed. In the second group the anterior chamber angel will be aspirated an extra minute at the end of the case with the IA probe. The aim is to determine weather this extra aspiration will have an effect on postoperative intraocular pressure and other parameters.

Start: September 2020

Impact of a Novel Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens on Visual and Lifestyle Enhancement

The introduction of presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (PC-IOLs) has provided cataract and refractive surgeons the ability to provide patients with a wider range of visual success and spectacle independence post-cataract surgery.Multifocal (MFIOL) IOLs have the ability to provide near and distance vision, and in the case of trifocal IOLs, near, intermediate and distance. Despite the significant technological evolution of MFIOL's, the potential for visual disturbances, such as glare, halos and starbursts still exists-and in much greater frequency compared to their monofocal counterparts. Extended depth of focus (EDOF) IOLs aim to provide patients with a functional range of vision, with a similar visual disturbance profile to a monofocal lens. In this way, this subset of PC-IOL's can offer patients some degree of spectacle independence, with a significantly lower incidence of visual disturbances. The Vivity Extended Vision IOL is the first of its kind to offer Wavefront Stretching technology, providing patients with an excellent extended range of vision from intermediate to distance, as well as some functional near vision. Prior studies have demonstrated very good vision in both bright and dim lighting conditions, as well as a high degree of spectacle independence with the Vivity IOL, as compared to a monofocal IOL. Studies evaluating the ability of the Vivity IOL to provide a significant impact on patient lifestyle (e.g. patient independence from spectacles for most activities with a low rate of visual disturbances) in the United States in a 'real-world' setting have yet to be performed. In addition, influence of pre-and-perioperative variables such as sex, age, prior refractive surgery, IOL formula used, axial length, astigmatism, use of intraoperative aberrometry, femtosecond laser and pupillary expansion devices has yet to be evaluated on the postoperative success of this IOL. This study will be comprised of patients with visually significant cataracts who will undergo cataract extraction with implantation of the spherical and/or toric models of the Vivity Extended Vision (Alcon, Fort Worth TX) intraocular lens. Upon decision of the patient and surgeon to undergo surgery, patients will be offered the option to enroll in this observational study.

Start: October 2020

Veracity Surgical: A Time/Motion and Quality of Care Study

This study aims to compare the time required for surgical planning using these two methods and to explore whether differences in surgical accuracy can be identified in a small study of 40 patients.

Start: April 2020

Binocular Custom Vision Utilizing The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)

The objective of this investigator initiated study (IIT-001) is to obtain data on clinical methods which can be used during the examination of patients desiring binocular custom vision with the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL). An analysis of the collected data will be performed to determine whether these clinical assessments can be used by doctors to enhance their patient's clinical outcome.

Start: September 2020

Comparison of Outcomes With Multifocal Intraocular Lenses

The purpose of this study is to compare and evaluate the clinical outcomes of 6 kinds of Multifocal Intraocular Lenses: SN6AD1, SBL-3, LS-313 MF30, AT LISA tri 839 MP, ART, LS-313 MF30T.

Start: February 2016

Objective Measurements of the Opacification of the Lens After Vitrectomy

Cataract is the opacification of the lens. Usually cataract occurs slowly, causing progressive vision loss over several months or years. In ophthalmic clinical practice, repeated objective quantitative measurements of lens opacity may be necessary to document its progression and support a surgical indication. The subjective methods of evaluating the opacification of the lens have limitations, in particular due to the lack of reproducibility between observers. Thus, innovative objective techniques with precise and reproducible cataract classification results have been developed, such as the Objective Scatter Index (OSI) on the Optical Quality Analysis System (OQAS), Visiometrics SL in 2010 and, more recently, Average Lens Density (ALD) on the IOLMaster® 700 device. Cataract is diagnosed as mature when the OSI is ? 2 and / or when the ALD is ? 74 pixel units. Vitrectomy is a surgery of the posterior segment of the eye indicated for retinal detachment, epimacular membranes, macular holes, vitreous hemorrhage. The incidence of post-vitrectomy cataract varies among studies, and the methodology is often retrospective. Age has already been identified as a risk factor for progression since in a study of 28 eyes of patients under 50 years old, only 7% developed cataracts secondarily, compared to 79% in the 'over 50' group. To date, there is no prospective study describing the progression kinetics of lens opacification according to precise and reproducible quantitative objective criteria in patients treated by vitrectomy. It also involves confirming the age and preoperative lens status as a risk factor for postoperative cataract progression.

Start: September 2020

A Study Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of Dextenza® for the Treatment of Ocular Pain and Inflammation Following Surgery for Pediatric Cataract

To assess the safety of Dextenza compared to an active control, prednisolone acetate suspension, for the treatment of postoperative pain and inflammation following ocular surgery for pediatric cataract.

Start: September 2020

Molecular Background of Endothelial Cell Loss in Patients With Phakic Intraocular Lenses: a Tear and Aqueous Humour Analysis Study

Rationale: The number of highly myopic patients is increasing. Especially in East and Southeast Asia, up to 90% of adolescents are currently myopic. Long-term treatment of high myopia can be obtained by three types of surgery: laser refractive surgery, phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) implantation, and refractive lens exchange Implantation with a pIOL is the preferred treatment for high myopes, resulting in increasing patient numbers implanted due to the increasing numbers of patients with high myopia. Long-term results show that implantation of a pIOL induces an accelerated decrease in corneal endothelial cells (EC). Although some risk factors for increase EC loss have been identified, the underlying mechanism is currently unknown. It is hypothesized that the aqueous flow in the anterior segment of the eye (i.e. anterior chamber) is disturbed, causing an altered nutritional flow in the anterior chamber. Another hypothesis is that the pIOL causes chronic subclinical inflammation in the anterior chamber resulting in increased EC loss. Currently there is insufficient proof to confirm or reject either hypothesis. If one of these hypotheses can be confirmed, it is likely to induces significant changes in clinical practice. Objective: The primary objective of the study is to explore the role of inflammation in the anterior chamber on endothelial cell loss in patients implanted with iris-fixated pIOLs. The secondary objective is to identify whether there is a correlation between biomarkers in aqueous humour and biomarkers in tears, both related to the accelerated progression of EC loss. Study design: Two strategies are incorporated in the design of this study. The first part will retrospectively evaluate EC loss in patients with iris-fixated (IF) phakic intraocular lenses (pIOLs). The second part is prospective and will compare EC measurements, cytokines in aqueous humour and in tears from patients scheduled for IF-pIOLs explantation and compare them to patients with routine cataract surgery. Study population: Patients over 18 years of age, undergoing regular cataract surgery, and patients undergoing pIOL explantation in combination with cataract surgery. A total number of 126 patients is needed, equally divided over two groups.

Start: July 2020

No Drop Post-Op Cataract Surgery

This study evaluates the effect of Intraocular Phenylephrine/Ketorolac Infusion on Retinal Thickness and Macular Edema in Cataract Surgery. Participants will receive infusions of Phenylephrine/Ketorolac during surgery instead of receiving topical NSAID drops pre and post operatively.

Start: July 2019

Study of Presbyopia-correcting Intraocular Lenses in Eyes With Previous Corneal Refractive Surgery

This is a single-center, randomized, open, positive product, parallel controlled trial to evaluate the clinical outcomes of presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses(IOLs) in eyes with previous corneal refractive surgery. Specific Aim 1 (Primary): To compare the surgical successful rate of Multifocal and Extended Depth-of-Focus IOLs with Monofocal IOLs for the treatment in eyes with previous corneal refractive surgery. Specific Aim 2 (Secondary): To study the suboptimal surgical outcomes between Multifocal and Extended Depth-of-Focus IOLs with Monofocal IOLs for the treatment in eyes with previous corneal refractive surgery.

Start: September 2020

Evaluating Safety and Efficacy of a Modified Technique of Scleral Fixation Intraocular Lens Implantation

Cataract is the leading cause of blindness globally and cataract surgery with the implantation of intraocular lens (IOL) is the most commonly performed operation worldwide. After removal of the cataract, an IOL is usually implanted within the capsular bag. However, endocapsular implantation of IOL is not always feasible due to inadequate zonular or capsular support, intraoperative posterior capsule rupture, or in primary intracapsular cataract extraction. Predisposing factors including prior ocular trauma, intravitreal injection or intraocular surgery, co-existing ocular comorbidities like chronic uveitis, pseudoexfoliation syndrome, may increase the risk of failure of in-the-bag implantation. In such situation, the surgeons may consider implanting the IOL in the anterior chamber, ciliary sulcus, or using fixation techniques. In Asian eyes, the anterior chambers are often shallow and placement in anterior chamber may accelerate corneal endothelial cell loss leading to corneal decompensation, or worsen pre-existing glaucoma. Placement in the ciliary sulcus depends on the amount and integrity of the capsular remnant, and inadequate support may result in dislocation of the IOL. In recent years, newer forms of scleral fixation of IOL using glue or glue-less approach, although these procedure appeared to be simpler, the long-term stability of these IOL have not been evaluated against conventional approach with suture fixation. The main limitations of suture fixation technique are related to the sutures either intraoperatively (e.g. entanglement, failure to rotate and bury the suture knot) or postoperatively (breakage, dissolution of suture with time), and the learning curve required for surgeons in training. Our study aims to study the efficacy and safety of a modified technique of scleral fixation of an intraocular lens in the posterior chamber.

Start: October 2020

Evaluation of the Rotational Stability of the Tecnis Toric II IOL

This is a prospective, multicenter, single-arm, open-label clinical study of the commercially available TECNIS Toric II IOL. The study will be conducted in up to 192 subjects needing unilateral or bilateral cataract surgery in up to 8 sites in United States (US). The subjects will be followed for up to 3-months postoperatively.

Start: June 2020

OMNI in Open-angle Glaucoma Treatment

This single-center, prospective study will assess safety and effectiveness of 360 degree viscodilation followed by up to 360 degree trabeculotomy used in patients with early or moderate open-angle glaucoma in a real-world setting either as a standalone procedure in pseudophakic patients (or phakic) or combined with phacoemulsification cataract procedures. Medication usage, IOP and secondary surgical procedures necessary for IOP control will be analyzed during the follow-up period.

Start: April 2018

The Oscillation of Crystalline and Intraocular Lenses

The crystalline lens of the human eye helps to sharpen vision. There can be issues with the support/stability of the lens. This could be seen with the naked eye of an external observer or with the use of a slit lamp. Certain eye conditions can predispose to issues with lens stability. If patients have stability issues with their natural lens- this would be termed as "phakodonesis". However, in patients who have had prior cataract surgery with implantation of an artificial lens (IOL)- this would be termed as "pseudophakodonesis". Eye conditions such as pseudoexfoliation or Marfan-syndrome can lead to unstable lens support- this can be detected if there are advanced stability issues. However, small instability in the eye's would not be detected with present descriptive methods. The authors have designed a high-speed camera which is able to detect stability of the lens, especially during eye movements. The high-speed camera can detect variation in the change of light reflex from the lens and calculate the amount of lens instability/oscillation. The results (in normal eyes) of this high-speed camera has already been published in a peer-review journal. It is non-contact and measures lens movement. The test lasts less than 5 minutes. Further research is required to assess the amount of lens oscillation (wobbling) in different eye populations - patients with previous cataract surgery (an artificial implant is used to replace the lens) or eye conditions (such as pseudoexfoliation, Marfan syndrome). The amount of lens stability has a role in the planning of further intraocular surgery - especially cataract extraction - however, at present, there is no approved quantitative measurement for this. Participants will be recruited through Anglia Ruskin University (educational establishment), local community groups, and through Southend University Hospital eye clinics (NHS organisation). Participants' data will remain anonymous.

Start: October 2020

Comparative Study of the Cornea/Anterior Segment OCT CASIA2 and the RTVue XR OCT Avanti With AngioVue Software

This study is a prospective comparative, randomized, single center study to gather agreement and precision data in all subjects.

Start: June 2020

Evaluation of Vision After Vivity IOL Implantation With a Target of Slight Myopia in the Non-dominant Eye

The objective is to assess binocular distance-corrected near (40 cm) visual acuity of patients after uneventful cataract surgery with bilateral implantation of the AcrySof® Vivity Intraocular lens (IOL) when the non-dominant eye is targeted for slight myopia.

Start: July 2020

Investigate, Following Cataract Surgery With IOL in Conjunction With Intracanalicular Dexamethasone Insert

Randomized, controlled treatment with an intracanalicular dexamethasone (0.4mg) insert following cataract surgery with intraocular lens implant (IOL) combined with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), specifically iStent, iStent inject or KDB in patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) or ocular hypertension (OHTN)

Start: February 2020

Intraoperative OCT Guidance of Intraocular Surgery II

The overall five-year goals of the project are to develop novel technology to provide actionable new information through provision of live volumetric imaging during surgery, improving surgical practice and outcomes. The investigators believe this technology will enable novel ophthalmic and other microsurgeries not possible due to current limitations in surgical visualization.

Start: September 2018

Comparison of Femto-laser and Manually Created Clear Corneal Incisions During Cataract Surgery

The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis, that in terms of Surgically Induced corneal Astigmatism (SIA), Higher-order Aberrations (HOA), and wound geometry the femtosecond clear corneal incisions (CCIs) created during cataract surgery are not inferior when compared to manual CCIs. The potential risks associated with application of the femtosecond laser in this study are no greater or in most cases less than those associated with the standard manual cataract surgical procedure, and the potential benefits (such as precision and reproducibility) are greater than with the standard manual cataract surgery. Therefore, the risk-to-benefit ratio is very low, such that the potential benefits for a subject participating in this study exceed the potential risks

Start: August 2019