General anesthesia and eye pressure in older cataract patients
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study looks at how general anesthesia affects blood pressure and eye pressure in older adults having cataract surgery. It helps doctors understand if the anesthesia is safe and works well for people in this age group.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 85 years old.
- You are scheduled for cataract surgery using general anesthesia (sleeping medicine).
- You are generally healthy enough for surgery (ASA class I, II, or III).
- You do not have serious heart or lung problems, diabetes, kidney or liver issues, or a bleeding disorder.
- You are not taking water pills (diuretics) or mannitol, and your body mass index (BMI) is not above 30.
- You have no history of stroke, dementia, substance abuse, or severe mental illness.
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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