Clinical Comparison of Length of Cataract Procedures With Zeiss Lumera Versus Older Zeiss Microscope

April 21, 2021 updated by: Melissa Toyos, Toyos Clinic

Zeiss Lumera Microscope With Callisto Software

Study design will be a mix of retrospective (older Zeiss microscope previously in use at our surgery center) and prospective data collection with the Lumera and Callisto software.

The Lumera and Callisto software system will be used for all cataract surgeries including toric analyses and lens placement.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Needs Assessment

Research on this topic is needed as over 3 million cataract surgeries are performed in the United States each year. The number of surgeries performed is growing as baby boomers age. Reimbursements continue to decline, necessitating ever improving operating and surgical efficiencies in the operating room setting for physicians and small business owners to remain financially viable. New governmental regulations dictate that physician payments will be related to patient satisfaction and outcomes which may be better provided by newer and better surgical technologies.

The Lumera operating microscope and Callisto software system provide several features that may enhance operating room flow including HD video screen and co-observant microscopes that can be independently adjusted to help operating room staff anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Enhanced retroillumination would be expected to translate into fewer complications and more confidence during surgery which could lead to less operating time, phaco energy used and improved visual outcomes. The toric alignment assistance device may lead to more accurate toric placement and improved visual outcomes after surgery.

Target audience would include all cataract surgeons both high and lower volume.

There is currently a dearth of published literature on this technology and its benefits in routine cataract surgery. There are no registered similar trials on Clinicaltrials.gov

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

50

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Tennessee
      • Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37203
        • Toyos Clinic

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 100 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

100 patients with visually significant cataracts

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Visually significant cataract

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not visually significant cataract

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Improvement in Operating Room Efficiencies During Cataract Surgery With the Use of the New Lumera Operating Microscope Versus an Older Zeiss Model Operating Scope
Time Frame: during surgery assessed up to one hour
operating times during cataract surgery will be measured with the use of the new Lumera operating microscope versus an older Zeiss model operating scope by two experienced cataract surgeons in a single surgery center
during surgery assessed up to one hour

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Number of Serious Adverse Events During Intra-operative and Post-operative Period
Time Frame: 6 weeks
events that are life or vision threatening, that require hospitalization or permanent disability of any type
6 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Melissa Toyos, md, Toyos Clinic

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 1, 2017

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 20, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

September 20, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 22, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 26, 2017

First Posted (Actual)

October 2, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 22, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 21, 2021

Last Verified

April 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ZEISS-2017-003

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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