Glaucoma
Conditions
Brief summary
Primary objective is to evaluate the effect of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) on the diurnal intraocular pressure variation in open-angle glaucoma patients (OAG).
Detailed description
This is a prospective observational study of OAG patients undergoing selective laser trabeculoplasty at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. The patients will be recruited over 12 months. Study will include 3 visits: pre-laser visit, visit for laser treatment and post-laser visit. All visits will occur within a 3-month period.
Interventions
PROCEDURESurgery
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for glaucoma
PROCEDURESelective Laser Trabeculoplasty
Glaucoma Treatment
Sponsors
University of Kentucky
Study design
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects who have the diagnosis of open angle glaucoma * Subjects who are able to speak and understand English and provide meaningful written informed consent, * Subjects who are willing and able to comply with all testing and requirements defined in the protocol and willing and able to comply with all required study visits.
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects with previous laser treatment or intraocular surgery, * Subjects with history of ocular inflammation and with history of previous ocular trauma.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the effect of selective laser trabeculoplasty on the diurnal intraocular pressure variation in OAG patients. | Three years |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed