diabetic retinopathy
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male or female patients with diabetis mellitus type 1 or 2 who meet the WHO or ADA criteria for diabetes Snellen equvalent of 6/60 or better Newly diagnosed PDR Adequate pupil dilatation and clear media to perform laser photocoagulation, digital photography and OCT scans Ability to perform accurate Humphrey visual field test
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Recent (last 6 months) or ongoing poor glycaemic control(HbA1c greater than 10.0mg/dl) Uncontrolled hypertension (BP greater than 180/110mmHg) History of chronic renal failure or renal transplant for diabetic nephropathy Any previous surgical or laser treatment to the study eye Planned intra-ocular surgery within 1 year
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pain score, operation time, visual acuity, visual field, macular thickness and nerve fiber thickness (at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, one year) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| subjective symptom | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Shinshu university school of medicine department of ophthalmology