A Prospective Trial is conducted in which patients eligible to have lens implantation will be randomly selected to have one of three categories of treatment: (1) intracapsular extraction with the later fitting of a contact lens; (2) intracapsular extraction and iris clip lens implantation; (3) extracapsular extraction and iridocapsular lens implantation. The long-term visual results and the complication rates between groups will be compared. Where possible, marking procedures will be used in data collection. In addition, corneal thickness measurements and endothelial cell counts will be made at intervals. The subjective response will also be assessed by administering a questionnaire at six months and one year.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01EY002677-07
Application #
3257015
Study Section
Visual Sciences A Study Section (VISA)
Project Start
1979-09-01
Project End
1988-12-31
Budget Start
1986-01-01
Budget End
1986-12-31
Support Year
7
Fiscal Year
1986
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Oxfordshire Health Authority
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Oxford
State
Country
United Kingdom
Zip Code