Health Condition 1: H537- Vision sensitivity deficiencies
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Focal Laser: ND-YAG 532nm laser is used to treat area of leakage as identified on dye based angiography
Follow up will be 2 monthly intervals for a period of 6 months
Control Interventi
Sponsors
Hyderabad Eye Research Foundation, L V Prasad Eye Institute
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All patients presenting with first episode of acute CSCR as diagnosed on OCT with presence of subretinal fluid involving foveal centre with duration of symptoms less than 4 weeks will be included.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. SRF secondary to cause other than CSCR 2. History suggestive of previous episodes of CSCR (Also by clinical signs or investigations) 3. Presence of CNVM with CSCR 4. Hazy media due to cataracts/ any other cause not allowing detailed imaging 5. Previous history of Anti VEGF/ Laser photocoagulation 6. Presence of cystic macular edema or subretinal exudates associated ocular comorbidities 7. Any allergy/ systemic contraindication to use of FFA/ICGA dyes or laser.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Effect of laser on higher-order visual functions following fluid resolution. Key vision metrics analysed: 2.BCVA 3.Contrast Sensitivity Colour Vision 4.Metamorphopsia 5.Aniseikonia Timepoint: 2, 4 and 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Proportion of patients achieving fluid resolution in each arm. Number of crossovers (patients transitioning from observation to laser). ICGA findings for non-resolving CSCR cases. Comparison of change in OCT parameters to microperimetry changes Timepoint: 2, 4 and 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDrRitesh Narula
L V Prasad Eye Institute
Outcome results
None listed