Status:

COMPLETED

Feasibility of iFS™ for Intrastromal Arcuate Keratotomy (ISAK) Procedures

Lead Sponsor:

Abbott Medical Optics

Conditions:

Refractive Astigmatism

Eligibility:

All Genders

21+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The results of this trial will demonstrate that ISAK performed with the iFS™ femtosecond laser is a safe procedure.

Detailed Description

Surgeon will perform intrastromal arcuate keratotomy in arc segment patterns using the iFS™ femtosecond laser to treat subjects with refractive astigmatism.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male or female, of any race, and at least 21 years of age at the time of the pre-operative examination and signing the consent form
  • Refractive error, no limitation on spherical refractive myopia or hyperopia and refractive astigmatism of 0.75 to 7.00 diopters (D) in the operative eye
  • Best Spectacle Corrected Distance Visual Acuity (BSCVA)
  • Group 1: Natural astigmatism, no cataract: BSCVA of 20/25 or better in both eyes
  • Group 1: Pre cataract surgery, no BSCVA criteria in the operative eye
  • Group 2: Post cataract surgery, BSCVA of 20/25 or better in both eyes
  • Uncorrected Visual Acuity (UCVA) of 20/40 or worse in the operative eye
  • Demonstration of agreement in the operative eye: Corneal astigmatism (as determined by keratometry) must be in agreement with refractive astigmatism (as determined by manifest refractions) as follows: Within ≤ 0.75 D in magnitude and within 15° axis when cylinder ≤ 1.5 D or 10° axis when cylinder \> 1.5 D.
  • Preoperative central and peripheral (in planned treatment area) pachymetry of ≥ 500 um in the operative eye
  • Keratometry must be between 38.0 (flat) and 48.0 D (steep) in the operative eye
  • Corneal power (diopters) difference at the 3mm point from topographic center shall be ≤ 1D at the steepest meridian, by topography measurements in the operative eye
  • Intraocular pressure (IOP) of 12 to 21 mm Hg in the operative eye with no glaucomatous retinal changes
  • Stable refractive error in the operative eye, based on an exam (or prescription) at least 6 months prior to the pre-operative examination, and as compared to the pre-operative manifest refraction, must be ≤ 0.75 D (sphere and cylinder) and axis within 15 degrees for eyes with cylinder \> 0.5D.
  • Subjects who have worn a contact lens in the operative eye within the past 30 days must remove the soft lens at least 2 weeks prior and a rigid or toric lens at least 3 weeks prior to baseline measurements. In addition, rigid or toric lens wearers must demonstrate stability in topography, keratometry and refraction before proceeding with surgery. Refractive stability is defined as a change of not more than 0.50 D in manifest sphere, cylinder, or keratometry (either axis) as compared to the unadjusted preoperative refraction in two visits at least one week apart.
  • Willing and capable of returning for follow-up examinations for the duration of the study
  • Subject must sign and be given a copy of the written Informed Consent Form

Exclusion

  • Abnormal topography, including evidence of keratoconus or pellucid marginal degeneration, in either eye
  • Irregular astigmatism in the operative eye
  • Evidence of clinically significant corneal opacity/scar in the operative eye within an 8 mm diameter zone of the visual axis
  • Women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or intend to become pregnant over the course of the study, as determined by verbal inquiry
  • Concurrent use of topical or systemic medications that may impair healing, including but not limited to: antimetabolites, isotretinoin (Accutane®) within 6 months of treatment, and amiodarone hydrochloride (Cordarone®) within 12 months of treatment
  • History of any of the following medical conditions, or any other condition that could affect wound healing: collagen vascular disease, autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency diseases, ocular herpes zoster or herpes simplex, endocrine disorders (including, but not limited to unstable thyroid disorders and diabetes), lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis
  • History of active ophthalmic disease or other non-refractive abnormality (including, but not limited to, corneal dystrophy, symptomatic blepharitis, recurrent corneal erosion, dry eye syndrome, neovascularization \> 1mm from limbus), retinal detachment/repair, at risk for developing strabismus, or with evidence of glaucoma or propensity for narrow angle glaucoma NOTE: Subjects with open angle glaucoma, regardless of medication regimen or control, or an IOP greater than 21 mm Hg at baseline, are specifically excluded from eligibility.
  • Known sensitivity or inappropriate responsiveness to any of the medications used in the post-operative course
  • Participation in any other conflicting ophthalmic drug or device clinical study during the period of participation in this clinical investigation -

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

21 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01210820

Start Date

July 1 2010

End Date

June 1 2012

Last Update

May 1 2013

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Paracelsus Medizinische Privat-Universitat, PMU

Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria, 5020