Cataracts are cloudings of the lens, primarily due to aging. Surgery is the primary treatment for cataracts. The most commonly used surgical technique is phacoemulsification, which involves fragmenting the lens using a high-frequency ultrasound probe and removing the fragments. Phacoemulsification is more common due to its advantages. Recently, a new approach has emerged, using high-frequency pulsed vacuum technology for cataract ablation. This less invasive approach is expected to allow for faster patient recovery and reduce surgical risks. High-frequency pulsed vacuum utilizes the pulse-pulse principle by interrupting the vacuum every tenth of a second. This interruption creates an impact moment between the cataract material and the cannula tip, dissecting the cataract without damaging the surrounding delicate tissue. High-frequency pulsed vacuum maintains anterior chamber stability while creating sufficient dissection to aspirate the cataract material. This energy also cools the tip, allows for better vacuum control, and significantly reduces turbulence within the eye. More importantly, high-frequency pulsed vacuum disrupts endothelial cells less and causes less edema than mechanical ultrasound. This technique therefore appears ideal for treating patients with at-risk corneas (low endothelial cell count, risk of decompensation and corneal transplantation). The objective of the study is to demonstrate the benefits of this approach using high-frequency pulsed vacuum technology through a randomized, comparative, crossover study.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Endothelial cell count by specular microscopy after each surgery
Timeframe: At Day30 (+/- 7 days)
Aurélie DUSSAUSSOY, Clinical research associated