New lens implant could sharpen vision for kids with cataracts and astigmatism
NCT ID NCT06294795
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a toric intraocular lens implant in 40 children aged 6 to 17 with cataracts and astigmatism (a condition where the eye is shaped like a football). The goal was to see if this special lens could improve vision better than standard surgery. All children had cataract surgery with the toric lens placed in the eye. Researchers measured vision sharpness and eye curvature after surgery to see how well the lens corrected both problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- toric intraocular lens implant
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a standard way to correct both cataracts and astigmatism in children with a single surgery, improving long-term vision without glasses.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all children. Risks include surgical complications or the lens not fully correcting astigmatism.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kazakh Eye Research Institute
Almaty, 050012, Kazakhstan
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Kazakh Eye Research Institute
Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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