Comparison of Posterior Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis With or Without Anterior Vitrectomy

Launched by SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY · Nov 25, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different surgical methods for treating congenital cataracts in children. Congenital cataracts are cloudy areas in the eye that can affect vision from a young age. The researchers want to see how well a specific technique called posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (PCCC) works when combined with a procedure known as anterior vitrectomy (A-Vit) compared to using PCCC alone. This study aims to find out which approach gives better results in terms of vision recovery for children with these cataracts.

To participate in this trial, children must be under 18 years old and have bilateral congenital cataracts without any other eye issues. Additionally, they should have been born after 37 weeks of pregnancy and be able to have their pupils dilated normally before the surgery. Participants will receive the surgical treatment and will be monitored to see how well they recover their vision. It's important for families to know that children with a history of eye trauma or previous eye surgery are not eligible for this study. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and it offers an opportunity to contribute to important research that could improve surgical outcomes for young patients with congenital cataracts.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Children with bilateral congenital cataracts without other ocular abnormalities
• • Gestational age at birth \>37 weeks
• • No more than 18 years old
• • Pupils could dilate normally pre-operation
• • Have signed a consent form
• • Can be followed
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Intraocular pressure \>21 mmHg
• • History of ocular trauma and intraocular surgery