Endothelial Cell Loss After Cataract Surgery
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Ocular |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Ophthalmology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 40 - Any |
| Updated: | 5/5/2014 |
| Start Date: | July 2009 |
| End Date: | July 2011 |
| Contact: | David Hwang, MD |
| Email: | David.Hwang@ucsf.edu |
| Phone: | 415 476-7977 |
Endothelial Cell Loss After Cataract Surgery: Comparison of a Reduced Ultrasound Technique Versus Standard Ultrasound Technique
The purpose of this study is to compare two cataract surgical technique variations for
removing the nucleus of the lens (central part of the lens) in terms of damage to the inner
layer of the cornea which is called the endothelium. One variation uses more ultrasound
energy and the other more mechanical force to break up the nucleus.
removing the nucleus of the lens (central part of the lens) in terms of damage to the inner
layer of the cornea which is called the endothelium. One variation uses more ultrasound
energy and the other more mechanical force to break up the nucleus.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Visually significant moderate density cataract
Exclusion Criteria:
- Corneal or retinal pathology limiting visual potential to worse than 20/40
- Lens pathology including pseudoexfoliation or lens dislocation
- Prior intraocular surgery
- Age less than 40
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San Francisco, California 94122
San Francisco, California 94122
(415) 476-9000
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