Intraocular Pressure
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the comfort of bromfenac or nepafenac following SLT.
Detailed description
Open label, single armed, cross over controlled study to evaluate comfort and IOP (Intraocular Pressure) changes of specific NSAIDs post SLT. Patients (n= 25, total 50 eyes) scheduled to undergo bilateral Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) will instill bromfenac in the first eye to undergo SLT, and the contra lateral eye will receive nepafenac.
Interventions
Xibrom: two times a day for seven days in the first eye.
Nevanac: three times a day for seven days in the second eye.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* \> 18 years old, either gender or any race. * Diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension requiring laser trabeculoplasty. * Completion of written and informed consent/authorization prior to any study related procedures. * Able to follow study protocol and likely to complete study schedule.
Exclusion criteria
* Known sensitivity to NSAIDs. * History of neovascular or ocular inflammatory disease. * Current use of topical or systemic anti-inflammatory medications. * Females of childbearing potential.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tolerability of study medication | 28 days |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intraocular pressure changes | 28 days |
| Visual Acuity | 28 days |
Countries
United States