Use of Toric Intraocular Lens to Neutralize Keratometric Astigmatism
Not Applicable
Terminated
- Conditions
- CataractAstigmatism
- Registration Number
- NCT00925886
- Lead Sponsor
- Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera en México
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate neutralization of keratometric astigmatism in patients with cataract and astigmatism higher than 1 diopter, with phaco surgery and the implantation of a toric intraocular lens.
- Detailed Description
Patients with Cataract are treated with phacoemulsification of the lens with an implantation of an intraocular lens. Besides cataract, almost 25% of these patients have some degree of Astigmatism; when it is higher than 1 diopter, it is possible to neutralize it with an implantation of a toric intraocular lens.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- TERMINATED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
- Symmetrical keratometric astigmatism ≥ 1.0 D and cataract.
Exclusion Criteria
- Irregular astigmatism,
- Keratoconus,
- Previous Refractive Surgery.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Neutralization of Astigmatism 3 months after cataract surgery
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Asociacion Para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico
🇲🇽Mexico City, D.f., Mexico
Asociacion Para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico🇲🇽Mexico City, D.f., Mexico