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Clinical Study of a Fluid Accommodating Intraocular Lens (IOL) Design

Clinical Study of a Fluid Accommodating Intraocular Lens (IOL) Design

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22 years and older
All
Phase N/A

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Overview

The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate the surgical, refractive, and visual outcomes with implantation of an investigational intraocular lens (IOL).

Description

Eligible subjects will be enrolled into one of two groups: BAL-FAIOL IOL or Monofocal IOL. Both eyes will receive cataract surgery with IOL implantation. IOL implantation in the second eye is intended to occur between 7 and 15 days after IOL implantation in the first eye. Subjects will be followed for 1 year after implantation.

Eligibility

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • Able to understand and sign an Institutional Review Board / International Ethics Committee approved informed Consent form;
  • Willing and able to attend all scheduled study visits as required by the protocol;
  • Diagnosed with bilateral cataracts requiring removal by phacoemulsification with a clear corneal incision;
  • Other protocol-specified inclusion criteria may apply.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects taking medications that could increase risk or may affect accommodation;
  • Clinically significant eye abnormalities as specified in the protocol;
  • Previous eye surgery as specified in the protocol;
  • Other protocol-specified exclusion criteria may apply.

Study details
    Cataract

NCT05317728

Alcon Research

26 February 2026

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