Evaluation of Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery: MINIject® Versus Hydrus® Microstent in Combination With Cataract Surgery

Patients will be randomized to receive either a MINIject implant or a Hydrus Microstunt in conjunction with cataract surgery. If randomized to MINIject, the device will be implanted into the supraciliary space with a minimally invasive ab interno approach. It is designed to be implanted with its head in the anterior chamber and its body in the supraciliary space, leading to improved natural uveoscleral outflow by directing aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the sub-scleral space. Cataract surgery will be performed with phacoemulsification.

"Patients will be randomized to receive either a Hydrus Microstunt or a MINIject implant in conjunction with cataract surgery. If randomized to Hydrus Microstent, the device will be implanted into Schlemm's canal through the trabecular meshwork in order to dilate and restore the natural aqueous outflow pathway through Schlemm's canal, leading to a reduction of intraocular pressure.~Cataract surgery will be performed with phacoemulsification."