Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Cataract Extraction Surgery and Limbal Relaxing Incision on Corneal Sensation and Dry Eye

Lead Sponsor:

Allergan

Conditions:

Dry Eye

Eligibility:

All Genders

50+ years

Brief Summary

This is a multicenter evaluation of the effects of the cataract extraction and limbal relaxing incisions (LRI) on corneal sensation and dry eye signs and symptoms.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patient scheduled to undergo clear corneal cataract extraction with planned limbal relaxing incision for correction of a corneal astigmatism

Exclusion

  • Uncontrolled systemic disease
  • Have undergone refractive surgery or any surgery involving a limbal or corneal incision
  • Use of topical cyclosporine (Restasis) within three months of baseline/randomization visit
  • Temporary or permanent occlusion of the lacrimal puncta

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2010

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

32 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01161771

Start Date

May 1 2010

End Date

December 1 2010

Last Update

July 26 2012

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Long Island City, New York, United States