Misalignment of intraocular lenses can cause severe loss of visual quality. Different types of misalignments are known. Tilt, one type of intraocular lens misalignment is thought to play a negative role for the optical performance in eyes with intraocular designs, especially, if they have aspheric, toric, or multifocal optics. Various methods to measure intraocular lens misalignments have been described. The most recently developed method for tilt quantification is the use of optical coherence tomography. This method has several advantages compared to the previous methods: optical coherence tomography based devices are available in most clinics, the resolution of modern optical coherence tomography devices is high, and the measurements are reproducible.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Planned cataract surgery in both eyes (bilateral inclusion only)
* Availability, willingness, ability and sufficient cognitive awareness to comply with examination procedures and study visits
* Ability to consent to the participation in the study;
* Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Combined surgery (cataract plus glaucoma/vitreoretinal/corneal surgery)
* Best corrected distance visual acuity below 0.1 Snellen before surgery
* Pathologies that could have an influence on the post-operative tilt, such as pseudoexfoliation syndrome or previous ophthalmic trauma, or other reasons for phakodonesis
* Previous ophthalmic surgery that could have an influence on post-operative tilt, such as pars plana vitrectomy
* Pregnancy (pregnancy test will be taken preoperatively)
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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
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post operative intraocular lens tilt in degrees measured between three different OCT based devices