Rotation Stability of Toric Intraocularlens (IOL) Compared Sitting Against Lying After Cataract Operation

Prim. Prof. Dr. Oliver Findl, MBA14 enrolled

Overview

To assess the rotation stability of toric intraocular lenses between sitting or routine settings (sitting, going around) after cataract operation.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Astigmatism

Interventions

catarct surgery with toric intra ocular lensesOTHER

rotation stability of toric intraocular lenses between sitting or routine settings (sitting, going around) after cataract operation

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 21 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Cataract * Age 21 and older * Regular corneal astigmatism ≥ 1.5 D * written informed consent prior to surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Relevant other ophthalmic diseases such as: pseudoexfoliation, traumatic cataract corneal scars, and other co-morbidity that could affect capsule bag stability ( e.g. Marfan syndrome) * High myopia (\> 29 mm AL) * Irregular corneal astigmatism on corneal topography * In case of pregnancy (pregnancy test will be taken preoperatively in women of reproductive age)

Locations (1)

Hanusch Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology

Vienna, Austria

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Comparison of toric IOL rotation between both groups (mean ≠ SD)

Aim is to see if the lying down after the operation lowers the risk of toric IOL rotation compared to sitting down

Time frame: 1 Year

Central Contacts

Julius Hienert, MD

CONTACT

+436646415113 j.hienert@viros.at

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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