Comparing Tran Cannula and Augmented Irrigation in Cataract Surgery for Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma Patients

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying patients with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma, a type of glaucoma caused by pseudoexfoliative syndrome, which can make cataract surgery more challenging and prone to complications. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of the Tran cannula, a single-use irrigation device designed to clean pseudoexfoliative material from the eyes drainage system, with increased irrigation using a traditional cannula. The goal is to see which method better lowers eye pressure in patients undergoing cataract surgery who also have glaucoma. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one treated with the Tran cannula and the other with augmented irrigation using a classical aspiration cannula. Both procedures are done after cataract removal, intraocular implant placement, and viscoelastic aspiration, focusing on cleaning the trabecular meshwork to manage eye pressure. This study uses a double-blind design to fairly compare these two surgical irrigation methods. During the study, researchers will measure intraocular pressure at several key times one day, 30 days, three months, six months, and twelve months after surgery. These measurements will help assess how well each irrigation technique controls eye pressure over time. Participants will be closely monitored throughout the year-long follow-up to evaluate safety and effectiveness of the procedures in managing glaucoma alongside cataract surgery.

Efficacy and Safety of Tran Cannula in Combined Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery Compared With Augmented Ocular Irrigation