Eye implant safety check: will it touch the cornea?
NCT ID NCT05835141
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 100 adults over 40 to see if a glaucoma implant called OTX-TIC could safely fit in the eye without touching the clear front layer (cornea). Researchers used special imaging to measure eye anatomy and identify risk factors. The goal was to predict which patients might have problems, helping doctors avoid corneal damage in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design safer glaucoma implants that avoid damaging the cornea.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational imaging study, not a treatment trial. It only simulates implant contact and does not test the implant itself.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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USC Roski Eye Institute
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States