Surgery for children’s cataracts: with or without vitrectomy
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical techniques to treat cataracts present since birth in children, to see which approach works better. It may help your child by improving surgical outcomes and recovery.
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Who can take part
- Your child has cataracts in both eyes that were present at birth
- Your child was born after 37 weeks of pregnancy
- Your child is 18 years old or younger
- Before surgery, the eye’s pupil can dilate normally
- Your child (or parent/guardian) can sign consent and agree to follow-up visits
- Eye pressure is 21 or less (if higher, they can’t join)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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