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Efficacy and Outcomes of Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd: YAG) Laser Capsulotomy Performed by Optometrists

NCT04027595 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2022-09-01

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to formally assess the efficacy and outcomes of optometrist-performed neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd: YAG) laser capsulotomy procedures.

Conditions

  • Posterior Capsule Opacification Obscuring Vision

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd: YAG) Laser Capsulotomy

A Nd: YAG laser will be used to open the cloudy posterior capsule of the lens to improve central visual acuity.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Northeastern State University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nathan Lighthizer, OD · Northeastern State University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-09-17
Primary Completion
2022-05-22
Completion
2022-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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