Ocular Hypertension, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Secondary Open Angle Glaucoma
Conditions
Brief summary
The Erlangen Glaucoma Registry is a clinical registry for cross sectional and longitudinal observation of patients with open angle glaucoma (OAG) or glaucoma suspect, founded in 1991. The primary aim is the evaluation of diagnostic and prognostic validity of morphometrical, sensory and hemodynamical diagnostic procedures. No therapeutic studies are performed.
Detailed description
Purpose: Detection of onset and progression of structural and functional damage due to glaucoma. Determination of rate and amount of progressive change due to glaucoma. Characterisation of the relationship between structural and functional change over time. Evaluation of predictive factors for the development and progression of glaucoma.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
German Research Foundation
University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Participants: * Patients: Primary open angle glaucoma, secondary open angle glaucoma due to PEX or MDS, glaucoma suspects including ocular hypertension * Healthy volunteers (for cross sectional analysis only) Inclusion Criteria: * Open anterior chamber angle * Best corrected visual acuity 0.7 or better * Age between 18 and 65 years
Exclusion criteria
* Any eye disease other than glaucoma * Systemic diseases with potentially ocular involvement (e.g., diabetes mellitus) * Myopic or hyperopic refractive error exceeding 8.0 diopters
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to Disease Progression | up to 20 years |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Primary ContactAnselm G Juenemann, Prof.
Outcome results
None listed