Randomized Comparison of the Abbott WHITESTAR Signature System With Ellips Tranversal Ultrasound vs. the Alcon Infiniti With the Ozil Torsional Handpiece in Phacoemulsification: A Contralaterally-Controlled Trial

Completed · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Cataracts, Astigmatism

In brief

The purpose of this study is to look at the outcomes of your vision after your cataract surgery based on two different types of equipment that will be used during your surgery.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01279031

Run by

Innovative Medical

People needed

25

Starts

2011-10-01

Expected to finish

2012-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-01-18

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients at least 21 scheduled to undergo bilateral phacoemulsification with implantation of multifocal IOLs.
• Both eyes must have similar degrees of cataract and astigmatism (topographic cylinder difference of <2.00D as well as similar globe axial length as measured by the IOL Master of <0.5mm).
• Visual potential of UCVA 20/25/ or better.
• Clear intraocular media other than cataract.

You may not qualify if…

• Clinically relevant differences between eyes in ocular disease or pathology.
• Presence of glaucoma, macular disease, or foveal disease to an asymmetrical degree.
• Asymmetrical use of ocular medications.

Where it is running

• Kerry Assil — Beverly Hills, California, United States

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