Effects of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Ocular |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Ophthalmology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 40 - 80 |
| Updated: | 3/30/2013 |
| Start Date: | May 2009 |
| End Date: | December 2012 |
| Contact: | Sunil Deokule, M.D. |
| Email: | sde@email.uky.edu |
| Phone: | 859-323-5875 |
Effect of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) on Diurnal Intraocular Pressure in Open-Angle Glaucoma Patients on Medical Treatment
Primary objective is to evaluate the effect of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) on the
diurnal intraocular pressure variation in open-angle glaucoma patients (OAG).
This is a prospective observational study of OAG patients undergoing selective laser
trabeculoplasty at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. The patients will be
recruited over 12 months. Study will include 3 visits: pre-laser visit, visit for laser
treatment and post-laser visit. All visits will occur within a 3-month period.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects who have the diagnosis of open angle glaucoma
- Subjects who are able to speak and understand English and provide meaningful written
informed consent,
- Subjects who are willing and able to comply with all testing and requirements defined
in the protocol and willing and able to comply with all required study visits.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with previous laser treatment or intraocular surgery,
- Subjects with history of ocular inflammation and with history of previous ocular
trauma.
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