Saves the questions and what to expect into your notes, next to the visit they belong to.
Keep this study
Lead
Credit Valley EyeCare
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Patient has to be ≥ 18 years of age of either gender
Nuclear sclerotic cataract graded by LOCS III to be \< 5
Diagnosis of Plateau Iris Configuration or Syndrome
No contraindication for cataract or ECPL operation
Written informed consent on IRB approved Informed Consent Form
You may not be if
Hard cataracts, LOCS III 5 and 6
Ciliary body cysts
Clinically significant sequelae from trauma in which angle anatomy/physiology may have been compromised (e.g., chemical burns, significant angle recession, blunt trauma, etc.)
Congenital anomaly of the irido-trabecular angle
Previous intraocular surgery
Previous laser gonioplasty to either eye
Placement of the intraocular lens in any place other than the capsular bag
Pupilloplasty
Rubeosis
Peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS) nasal angle and/or \>180 degrees of PAS
Neovascular glaucoma; or glaucoma associated with vascular ischemic disorders
Active corneal inflammation or edema (e.g., keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, keratouveitis)
Corneal opacities or disorders that would inhibit visualization of the nasal angle
Chronic ocular inflammatory disease or presence of active ocular inflammation with risk for synechial/proliferative changes
Inability to attend regular follow-up assessment or to give informed written consent.
