Cataracts
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to prove the efficacy and safety of the Femtosecond laser to create a clear corneal incision during cataract surgery.
Interventions
Using the Femtosecond Laser to make a clear corneal incision.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Study participants must have a cataract for which phacoemulsification extraction and posterior IOL implantation has been planned in at least one eye. * Study participants should be capable of achieving better than 20/30 Snellen best corrected distance vision after cataract extraction and IOL implantation. * The surgeon may use the Mento Potential Acuity Meter (PAM)laser interferometer, McIntyre Pinhole, or his/her judgement to estimate the patient's potential acuity.
Exclusion criteria
* Concurrent participation or participation in the last 30 days in other clinical trials. * Known steroid IOP responder. * Taking medications that may affect vision, IOP, or ease of cataract surgery (e.g. Flomax, Glaucoma medications, etc.). * Acute or chronic disease or illness that would increase risk or confound study results(e.g. uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, immunocompromised, etc.). * Uncontrolled systemic or ocular disease. * Corneal abnormalities (e.g. stromal, epithelial, or endothelial dystrophies) * Pseudoexfoliation. * Ocular hypertension (\>or =20hg) or glaucomatous changes in the optic nerve.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Intraocular Pressure | three month | Measure the fluid pressure inside the eye. |
| Uncorrected and Best corrected Visual Acuity | three month | Vision obtained with the best possible lens correction (Best corrected). Vision obtained without the use of glasses or contact lenses (Uncorrected). |
Countries
United States