Analyzing corneal astigmatism measurements in different regions

Accuracy of Corneal Astigmatism in Different Region Modes

Wenzhou Medical University · NCT03299530

This study is testing how different ways of measuring corneal astigmatism can help improve accuracy for patients who have had cataract surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment70 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorWenzhou Medical University (other)
Locations1 site (Wenzhou, Zhejiang)
Trial IDNCT03299530 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the differences between measured total corneal astigmatism and actual corneal astigmatism using various regional modes. The goal is to optimize the region settings for more accurate assessments. Patients with corneal astigmatism who have undergone phacoemulsification surgery will be included in the analysis. The study will focus on understanding how pupil size and other factors influence astigmatism measurements.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have undergone cataract surgery and have a certain level of corneal astigmatism.

Not a fit: Patients with severe irregular astigmatism, corneal diseases, or other ocular conditions that may affect visual acuity are unlikely to benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved accuracy in diagnosing and treating corneal astigmatism, enhancing visual outcomes for patients.

How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies on corneal astigmatism, this specific approach to analyzing measurements under different regional modes is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Patients who had received phacoemulsification surgery with or without implantation of toric IOL are with a certain amount of corneal astigmatism.
* Best corrected visual acuity ≥ 0.66 (20/30 Snellen)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Corneal diseases or severe irregular astigmatism (e.g., pterygium, keratoconus), existence of corneal opacification;
* Ocular disease which may affect visual acuity (e.g., glaucoma, uveitis, retinal disease, pathologic myopia);
* History of ocular surgery or ocular trauma before this cataract surgery;
* Decentration of IOL \> 0.3mm or tilt \> 5°
* Implantation of multifocal IOL
* history of wearing of rigid contact lens within the past 4 weeks or soft contact lens within 1 week;

Where this trial is running

Wenzhou, Zhejiang

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Astigmatism, Cornea, Corneal Astigmatism, Scheimpflug, pupil size, Toric

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.