Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of Minimising Ultrasound Power to 1% During Cataract Surgery on Corneal Endothelium.
Lead Sponsor:
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
Conditions:
Cataract
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Coaxial microincision cataract surgery using 1% ultrasound is not inferior to standard coaxial microincision cataract surgery in patients of grade 0.1-6.0 immature senile cataract in terms of corneal ...
Detailed Description
Corneal endothelial damage and posterior capsular rupture are two most undesirable complications of cataract surgery, infact significant loss of endothelium can lead to corneal decompensation and loss...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients of \>40yrs will be included in the study.
- Grade 0.1-6.0 (LOCS III grading) of senile cataract.
Exclusion
- Patients with pre-operative endothelial cell density count less than 1500cells/mm2.
- All eye pathologies that can compromise the visual recovery.
- Eyes with any kind of corneal dystrophy or corneal scars preventing visualisation of cataract for reliable grading.
- Raised intraocular pressure (\> 21 mmHg).
- Previous intraocular surgery.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
72 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01259349
Start Date
November 1 2010
End Date
April 1 2012
Last Update
December 15 2010
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Dr. R.M.L.Hospital,
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India, 110001