Glaucoma
Conditions
Keywords
glaucoma, selective laser trabeculoplasty, ocular rigidity
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) on ocular rigidity in glaucoma patients.
Detailed description
Ocular Rigidity (corneal hysteresis and corneal resistance factor) is measured with the Ocular Response Analyzer (Reichert) before and 4 weeks after SLT (Q-switched 532 nm frequency doubled neodymium yttrium aluminium garnet laser with a spot size of 400 µm and a 3-ns pulse duration). The trabecular meshwork is treated with 100 spots over 360° and an energy of 0,8 mJ. The purpose is to examine if selective laser trabeculoplasty changes ocular rigidity.
Interventions
PROCEDURESelective Laser Trabeculoplasty
100 spots with an energy of 0,8 mJ are applied over 360° of the trabecular meshwork of glaucoma patients with a Q-switched 532 nm frequency doubled neodymium YAG Laser.
Sponsors
Technische Universität Dresden
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
glaucoma patients (primary open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension) over the age of 18 who need further IOP reduction to control their glaucoma
Exclusion criteria
other forms of glaucoma (angle closure, secondary glaucoma, congenital, juvenile), acute psychosis, epilepsy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| change in ocular rigidity | 4 weeks | Is there a change in ocular rigidity (corneal hysteresis, corneal resistance factor) as measured with the Ocular Response Analyzer (Reichert) after selective laser trabeculoplasty? |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| IOP reduction | 4 weeks | Is there an effective IOP drop after SLT? |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed