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Optimizing the Ocular Surface Prior to Cataract Surgery

Corneal Dystrophy, Epithelial Basement Membrane

Enrolled (actual)
20
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2019
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Intraocular Lens Calculation — 1.56; 0.94 D

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
cryopreserved amniotic membrane (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 50+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
BioTissue Holdings, Inc
Primary completion
Jan 2017

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Intraocular Lens Calculation
1.56; 0.94
PRIMARY
Change in Intraocular Lens Power Calculation
1.18; 0.79

Summary

Prospective study to evaluate the efficacy of using self-retained cryopreserved amniotic membrane after debridement in treating Epithelial Base Membrane Dystrophy (EBMD) to optimize the ocular surface integrity and intraocular lens calculation before cataract surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Subjects with significant EBMD that are contemplating cataract surgery.
  • Age range: 50 years and older.
  • Both Genders and all ethnic groups comparable with the local community.
  • Subjects able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent.
  • Subjects able and willing to cooperate with the investigational plan.
  • Subjects able and willing to complete postoperative follow-up.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Subjects with known intolerance to PKS or known allergy to its preservative media.
  • Subjects with symblepharon or lid abnormality preventing PKS placement.
  • Ocular infection within 14 days prior to study entry.
  • Previous ocular surgery or injury within 3 months before enrollment.
  • Subjects with a history of non-healing epithelial defect or neurotrophic keratitis.
  • Inability or unwillingness of subject to give written informed consent, follow investigational plan or complete postoperative follow-up.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02766907). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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