Visual Outcomes After Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens Implantation With and Without Digi… (NCT06460389) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Visual Outcomes After Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens Implantation With and Without Digital Assistance
Greece40 participantsStarted 2024-01-01
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of this study is to compare the postoperative visual acuity curves of patients that underwent one of the following surgical procedures: Insertion of an extended depth of focus intraocular lens with digital assistance and insertion of an extended depth of focus intraocular lens without digital assistance.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of grade 2 cataracts (according to LOCS III)
* age \>45 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to understand the Greek language and respond to the interview
* conditions of the posterior or corneal segment
* glaucoma
* previous intraocular surgery
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial compared Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) lens implantation with and without digital assistance — can you explain what 'digital assistance' means in this context and whether that approach is something you use in your practice when implanting these lenses?
2The trial measured something called 'area of the curve' for vision — can you help me understand what that means for real-world vision quality, like whether it captures how well I'd see at different distances such as reading, computer use, and driving?
3Since this trial is now completed, have the results been published, and if so, did the digital-assistance group show any meaningful differences in visual acuity or patient satisfaction that might be relevant to my situation?
4This study included patients with cataracts, presbyopia, and refractive errors — given my specific diagnosis, how would my eye condition affect whether an EDOF lens might be a good fit for me compared to other lens options?
5Are there standard-of-care alternatives to an EDOF lens that I should consider first, and how does the subjective satisfaction data from this kind of trial factor into the recommendation you would make for my eyes?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Visual acuity assessment
Timeframe: 4 months
2
Area of the curve (AOC) assessment
Timeframe: 4 months
3
the degree of subjective satisfaction of the patient