Study of toric intraocular lens (IOL) versus limbal relaxing incisions in the management of cataract astigmatism

Randomised controlled trial of Tecnis 1-piece toric intraocular lens (IOL) versus limbal relaxing incisions in the management of cataract astigmatism

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN24411195

Enrollment

Registered

2013-05-15

Start date

2013-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-07-03

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Conditions

Cataract surgery Eye Diseases Cataract

Interventions

Reducing astigmatism by comparing toric IOLs vs limbal relaxing incisions (LRIs). This study is a randomised controlled trial of two techniques to control post-operative astigmatism. Group 1: Cornea

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Symptomatic cataract 2. Vision 6/12 or worse 3. Corneal astigmatism >0.75D horizontal or >1.25D vertical and (maximum 3.0D) 4. Males and females aged over 18 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. 3.0D or irregular 3. Dry eye severe enough to affect keratometry despite topical lubricant treatment 4. Ocular co-morbidity

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Visual acuity 2. Corneal astigmatism Unaided vision will be measured 2 weeks after the operation Optician sight test will be carried out 6 weeks after the operation	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Visual satisfaction score will be measured 6 weeks after the operation	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026