Effects of Weight Loss From Bariatric Surgery on Intraocular Pressure (IOP)



Status:Withdrawn
Conditions:Ocular
Therapuetic Areas:Ophthalmology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:4/21/2016
Start Date:September 2010
End Date:September 2010

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

The Effects of Weight Loss From Bariatric Surgery on Intraocular Pressure

The purpose of this study is to determine if there is an effect on the eye pressure from
extreme weight loss by bariatric procedures. The hypothesis is that excess fat in the orbit
of the eye compresses on the outflow system, which causes an elevated eye pressure. This can
have many consequences, including the risk for glaucoma. We hope to establish if there is an
effect between eye pressure and weight.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Age ≥ 18

- Written informed consent obtained

- BMI > 40 kg/m2 without associated comorbidities or > 35 kg/m2 with associated
comorbidities. In the normal indication for routine bariatric surgery, comorbidities
include hypertension, type II diabetes, venous stasis, sleep apnea, polycystic ovary
syndrome, pseudotumor cerebri, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, gastroesophageal reflux
disease, coronary artery disease, degenerative joint disease, cancer, and
hypercholesterolemia.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Current use of systemic steroids

- Any systemic medication which is unstable and can affect IOP

- History or evidence of glaucoma

- Any ocular trauma or ocular surgery

- Outside normal range of corneal thickness (500-600 microns)

- Unable to follow-up for 3 years

- Participating in any investigational device or medication study within 30 days of
baseline
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Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas
Bellaire, Texas 77401
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