New lens implant tackles cataracts and astigmatism in one surgery

NCT ID NCT05985304

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a special toric lens implant (RayOne EMV Toric) in 274 adults with cataracts and mild corneal astigmatism. Participants had cataract surgery and received either the toric lens or a standard monofocal lens. The goal was to see if the toric lens safely reduces blur from astigmatism better than a standard lens. Results showed the toric lens effectively lowered residual astigmatism with good safety over 6 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: RayOne EMV Toric intraocular lens (a special lens implant for the eye)
What this could lead to: If successful, this lens could give people with cataracts and mild astigmatism clearer distance vision without needing glasses after surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial, but the lens only corrects low astigmatism and may not work for everyone. Some patients may still need glasses or have lens rotation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

astigmatism cataract

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CATARACT CORNEAL ASTIGMATISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Carolina Eyecare Physicians

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, United States
Cleveland Eye Clinic

Avon, Ohio, 44011, United States
ICON Eyecare

Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501, United States
Moyes Eye Center

Kansas City, Missouri, 64154, United States
Parkhurst NuVision

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
Vance Thompson Vision

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57108, United States
Vance Thompson Vision Alexandria

Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308, United States
Vance Thompson Vision North Dakota

West Fargo, North Dakota, 58078, United States
Vold Vision

Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72704, United States

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