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Outcomes of Cataract & Refractive Procedures

This study is gathering information about adults who have had common eye operations, such as cataract surgery or other procedures to improve vision. Think of it like a medical collection of experiences. Doctors are looking back at already completed operations to understand how effective they were. They want to see how well people's vision improved and if any specific lenses or surgical methods worked better than others. The main goal is to constantly check and improve the quality of these treatments, ensuring patients continue to get the best possible care for their eyes. It's about learning from past treatments to make future ones even better.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Vision Care Collective Limited

Enrolment target

150

Start

15 Apr 2025

Estimated completion

31 Oct 2026

Visual Correction Refractive Surgery Cataract Surgery

What is this study about?

Imagine you've had an eye operation, like cataract surgery where a cloudy lens is replaced, or another procedure to help you see better without glasses, often called refractive surgery. This study is like a large, ongoing review of these types of operations.

Every time someone has one of these procedures, information about their vision before and after, and details of the treatment, can be added to a special database. The doctors running this study then look at all this information to understand a few key things. They want to see how much people's vision improves after surgery and how consistent these improvements are. They also want to compare different types of artificial lenses used in cataract surgery, or different methods used in vision correction procedures, to see if one works better than another over time.

By carefully looking back at lots of patient results, this study helps medical teams continuously assess and improve the treatments they offer. It helps them understand what is working well and identify areas where things could be made even better, ultimately benefiting people who need these eye operations in the future.

Key takeaways

Study reviews existing data from eye operations like cataract and vision correction.
Aims to improve future eye treatments by understanding past results.
Participation involves giving consent for your anonymised data to be used.
No extra visits, tests, or treatments are required for participants.
Your privacy is protected as personal details are removed from the data.
You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting your care.

Who may be eligible?

To be part of this study, you need to be an adult (18 years or older) who has already had certain types of eye operations. These include cataract surgery, where a new lens is put in your eye, or other procedures designed to correct your vision.

Another important point is that you must be able to give your permission for your health information, with your name removed to protect your privacy, to be used for this research. There are no other reasons that would stop you from being included if you meet these basic criteria.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Have you had cataract surgery?
Have you had another type of vision correction surgery?
Are you able to agree to your anonymous health information being used for research?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

This study is gathering information from patient records after procedures have already taken place. This means you do not need to attend any extra appointments, take any special medication, or have additional tests. Your participation simply involves agreeing that information from your past eye procedure can be used, with your personal details kept private, for research purposes. There is no ongoing treatment or follow-up specifically for this study itself, as it reviews existing outcomes.

Potential risks and benefits

Since this study looks back at information from procedures you've already had, there are no direct physical risks or benefits to you as a participant. Your decision to allow your anonymised data to be used helps doctors learn and improve future eye treatments, which benefits others. You always have the right to change your mind and withdraw your permission for your data to be used in the study at any time, without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

Vision Care Clinic Bristol
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Bristol, United Kingdom· Recruiting

Common questions

What kind of eye operations are included in this study?

This study includes common eye operations like cataract surgery (where a cloudy lens is replaced) and other procedures done to improve your vision, often called refractive surgery.

Will my personal details be shared?

No, your personal details will be kept private. The study uses your health information with your name removed, so it can't be traced back to you. This is called 'pseudonymised data'.

Do I need to do anything extra if I agree to join?

No, you don't need to do anything extra. This study looks at information from past procedures, so there are no extra appointments, tests, or medications for you.

What is the study trying to achieve?

The study aims to understand how well different eye operations work over time and to compare various lenses or surgical methods. This helps doctors continuously improve future treatments for everyone.

Can I change my mind about being in the study?

Yes, you can. You have the right to withdraw your permission for your data to be used at any time, and this won't affect your medical care.

How to find out more

Kieren Darcy, BM MRCS (Eng) CertLRS FRCOphth

contact@visioncareclinic.com +44 117 905 7722 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.