Health Condition 1: H401- Open-angle glaucoma Health Condition 2: H408- Other glaucoma Health Condition 3: H402- Primary angle-closure glaucoma
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Aravind Eye Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Newly confirmed patients with primary glaucoma of any type
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient already on medication for suspected glaucoma 2. Glaucoma suspects 3. Review patients 4. Ocular hypertension 5. Patients with secondary glaucoma 6. Patients who are not willing to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the reasons from glaucoma patients for their visit to glaucoma clinic.Timepoint: This is a cross sectional study. The reasons for presentation will be assessed at the time of first presentation to the glaucoma clinic at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. We would also determine the relationship between seeking care and the following factors: a.Age b.Rural / Urban c.Gender d.Education e.Socio-economic status f.Type of glaucoma g.Severity of glaucoma 2. We would like to look into the potential issues in maintaining follow up (e.g. distance, time, companion, etc). Timepoint: This is a cross sectional study. Data will be collected at the time of first presentation to the glaucoma clinic. Statistical analysis will be performed after complete enrollment of the adequate sample size. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAnnamalai O
Aravind Eye Hospital
Outcome results
None listed