NPI-002 Intravitreal Implant for the Delay of Cataract Progression

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Indicated for vitrectomy 2. Natural Lens in place at time of vitrectomy 3. Some cataract present as assessed pre-operatively Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous intraocular surgery in study eye. 2. Clear zonular weakness or defects / coloboma. 3. Not on stable dose of medications for other conditions. 4. Need for oral corticosteroids during study participation. 5. Evidence or history of uveitis, or ocular ischemia. 6. Current smoker 7. Use of supplemental oxygen 8. Evidence or history of proliferative diabetic retinopathy. 9. Current lung disease (PU, COPD, Asthma) resulting in decreased oxygen saturation. 10. Sensitivity to thiol compounds. 11. Participation in another clinical trial.