Health Condition 1: H401- Open-angle glaucoma Health Condition 2: H408- Other glaucoma Health Condition 3: H402- Primary angle-closure glaucoma
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Aravind Eye Hospital Pondicherry
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients: 1. Adults aged 18 to 75 years diagnosed with glaucoma. 2. Able to provide informed written consent. 3. Presenting to the “Paying ? section of Aravind eye care system. Physicians: 1. Board-certified ophthalmologists or equivalent certification/licensure in ophthalmology. 2. Recognized specialization in glaucoma, demonstrated through fellowship training, a focused practice, or a significant portion of clinical work dedicated to diagnosing and treating glaucoma patients. 3. Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience post-residency or fellowship in treating glaucoma patients. 4. Actively practicing in India and currently treating glaucoma patients. 5. Experience using various diagnostic and therapeutic devices for glaucoma management, including Goldman Applanation Tonometry and the iCare 200. 6. Informed consent to participate in the survey, indicating willingness to share professional opinions and experiences.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients: 1. Individuals with cognitive impairments interfering with informed consent. 2. Individuals who are not proficient in Tamil or English, which could impact their ability to understand and respond accurately. Physicians: 1. Physicians who have potential conflicts of interest, such as financial ties to companies producing glaucoma-related medical devices.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate patient and physician interest in and willingness to use at-home tonometers for IOP measurement. Survey patients and physicians on preferred device features and design. Timepoint: At the time of administering the survey questionnaire- one time point only | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NilTimepoint: Nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSwati Upadhyaya
Aravind Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology
Outcome results
None listed