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The Effect of Eye Exercises on Visual Function and Quality of Life After Multifocal Intraocular Lens Implantation

NCT05958459 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2023-07-24

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of eye exercises on visual function and quality of life in cataract patients undergoing multifocal intraocular lens implantation. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does it improve visual functions?
* Does it improve vision-related quality of life?

Participants in the intervention group will perform 8-step eye exercises at least once a day for 12 weeks. The control group will not practice, they will only be evaluated.

Conditions

  • Cataract
  • Intraocular Lenses

Interventions

OTHER

Eye Exercise

The individuals in the study group will perform home-based eye exercises for at least 1 session (\~30 min.) every day for a total of 12 weeks, after the patient's condition is stable, starting from the 7th day after the surgery. After the initial assessment, participants will be given illustrated brochures describing the exercises and will be taught how to perform the exercises. Whether individuals comply with the exercise program will be closely monitored (by keeping a diary, online meetings and periodically calling individuals). The control group, on the other hand, will not perform any exercise, but will only be evaluated. Eye exercises include eight steps. These; Covering the eyes with the palm of the hand, blinking, lateral gaze, anterior and lateral gaze, rotational gaze, up-down gaze, nasal tip gaze, and near and far gaze.

OTHER

no intervention

no intervention

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Idrıs Dogan

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-08-04
Primary Completion
2023-12-25
Completion
2024-01-01

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