The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes of current phacoemulsification approaches to cataract extraction involving high-frequency thermogenic energy versus the use of the MICOR System device using low-energy segment removal with a micro-interventional irrigation/aspiration port to evacuate the lens in subjects undergoing routine cataract surgery.
This is prospective, multicenter, 3-arm study designed to provide longitudinal, observational, clinical outcome data for the use of traditional phacoemulsification for subjects undergoing cataract surgery versus the MICOR System device used to evacuate the lens prior to intraocular lens insertion and cataract surgery. Only FDA cleared phacoemulsification devices can be used per indications. Both eyes of the study subjects may be enrolled into the study; however, if only 1 eye is eligible for study participation, then the eligible eye of the subject may be enrolled. Up to 750 eyes will be enrolled into one of three study groups, up to 250 subjects per group, with a maximum of 10 study centers. The 3 arms of the study groups are as follows: * Group 1 Phaco subject cohort. * Group 2 MICOR System subject cohort, non-use of miLOOP. * Group 3 MICOR System subject cohort, use of miLOOP optional.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
402
The miCOR system is a lens fragmentation device used to break up the cataract prior to IOL implantation during cataract surgery.
Phaco Subject Cohort
Argus Research at Cape Coral Eye Center
Cape Coral, Florida, United States
Mittleman Eye
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Wolfe Eye Clinic
Hiawatha, Iowa, United States
Penn State Health Eye Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
UCVA Measurement
1-Day postoperative UCVA measurement using LogMAR visual acuity charts
Time frame: 1 day postoperative
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Virginia Eye Consultants
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
The eye Centers of Racine and Kenosh
Racine, Wisconsin, United States