New lens aims to correct both cataracts and astigmatism in one go

NCT ID NCT06285695

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Alcon Research Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is checking the long-term safety and performance of a special lens called the Clareon Toric IOL, which is implanted during cataract surgery to also correct astigmatism. About 129 people with cataracts and astigmatism are taking part. The main goal is to see how well the lens improves vision and how stable it stays in the eye over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Clareon Toric intraocular lens (IOL)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could confirm that Clareon Toric IOLs are a safe and effective long-term option for correcting both cataracts and astigmatism in one surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a post-market study, so the device is already approved. The main risk is that long-term results may show unexpected issues like lens rotation or residual astigmatism, but serious problems are unlikely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Aphakia astigmatism cataract congenital primary aphakia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

APHAKIA CORNEAL ASTIGMATISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bellevue

Montreal, Quebec, H1V 1G5, Canada
Gimbel Eye Centre

Calgary, Alberta, T3B 0M3, Canada
Laurentians Eye Institute

Boisbriand, Quebec, J7H 0E8, Canada
McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, R7A 3N2, Canada
Prism Eye Institute

Oakville, Ontario, L6H 0J8, Canada
Uptown Eye Specialists

Concord, Ontario, L4K 2Z5, Canada

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