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Venturi and Peristaltic Based Phacoemulsification in Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery

CompletedN/A

Sponsor: Wendell Scott

Conditions: Cataract Senile

Interventions: Venturi pump, Peristaltic vacuum pump

Countries: United States

This study will compare two methods of vacuum (peristaltic or venturi) commonly used during the removal of a femtosecond treated cataract. The investigators will observe which method uses less energy, is gentler on the eye, reduces corneal swelling and if the vision recovers faster with one method compared to the other.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 22 Years to 90 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study type: OBSERVATIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Males and females ages 22-90 yrs
* Diagnosis of senile cataract
* Grade 1-3 Nuclear sclerosis
* Cataract removal required for both eyes
* Scheduled for femtosecond laser cataract surgery at Mercy Surgery Center or Mercy National Eye Center in Springfield, MO

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of Fuch's dystrophy
* Presence of cornea scars
* Planned laser astigmatism treatment
* Diagnosis of pseudoexfoliation
* History of direct ocular trauma with secondary iris or lens trauma
* Presence of grade 4 cataracts
* History of previous eye surgery
* Severe glaucoma or retina disease impairing vision
* Planned surgery that is will be combined with other surgical eye procedures

Locations (1)

Springfield, Missouri, United States