The Impact of Physiologic Cataract Surgery on Patient Comfort and Medication Usage

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age60+
SponsorMatthew Rauen

About this trial

The study will pertain to investigating the impact of high vs low IOP on the intraoperative experience and comfort for the patient and surgeon. Our hypothesis is that operating at a more physiological IOP using Unity VCS/CS and Centurion with Active Sentry at a higher, or more traditional IOP will result in significantly less discomfort/pain as assessed by the decreased need for rescue medication and lower VAS scores.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Visually significant cataract 2-3+ undergoing uncomplicated cataract surgery with similar cataract grade in both eyes

Unremarkable ocular health but inclusive of early AMD

Disqualifiers

H/o ocular surgery including corneal refractive surgery

Compromised zonular integrity or stability

Uncontrolled diabetes and diabetic retinopathy

Small pupils

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • High IOP Setting
  • Low IOP Setting

Treatment groups

85 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Matthew Rauen

Lead sponsor

Wolfe Eye Clinic

Sponsor institution