Glaucoma
Conditions
Keywords
glaucoma, primary open angle glaucoma, cornea
Brief summary
Characterization of posterior corneal changes in primary open angle glaucoma patients, using Scheimpflug examination.
Detailed description
A cohort of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients is submitted to Scheimpflug Pentacam examination. The results are compared with a control group of age and central corneal thickness matched healthy subjects
Interventions
PROCEDUREPentacam
Corneal topography using Scheimpflug Pentacam examination
Sponsors
Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Primary open angle glaucoma, with the diagnosis supported on structural and functional complementary exams according to the current European Glaucoma Society guidelines * Healthy subjects from the General Ophthalmology Outpatient Clinic
Exclusion criteria
* age inferior to 18 years old * primary closed angle glaucoma * secondary open angle glaucoma * previous intra-ocular surgery * known or suspected corneal disease * previous intra-ocular inflammation * previous ocular trauma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mean posterior corneal elevation | Single point in time, at baseline at the moment of study enrollment | Mean posterior corneal elevation based on the relative elevation of the cornea related with the best-fit sphere |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mean anterior corneal elevation | Single point in time, at baseline at the moment of study enrollment | Mean anterior corneal elevation based on the relative elevation of the cornea related with the best-fit sphere |
Countries
Portugal
Contacts
Primary ContactPedro Gil, MSc, MD
Backup ContactJoão Gil, MSc, MD
Outcome results
None listed