Acute submacular haemorrhages.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Informed consent; 2. Age > 45; 3. Submacular haemorrhage not existing longer than 14 days at time of surgery; 4. A clinically relevant SMH that needs treatment; 5. If patient is on anticoagulant drugs: INR<2 (measured during preoperative holding).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. INR>2 (or when treating cardiologist does not allow an INR<2); 2. Known etiology of SMH other than exudative AMD; 3. Known serious allergy to fluorescein or indocyanine green dye; 4. Immunocompromised.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Location of haemorrhage at baseline and 6 weeks; 2. Size of haemorrhage at baseline and 6 weeks; 3. Safety at 6 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Location and size of haemorraghe at 12 weeks (at ophthalmologists' discretion); 2. Visual acuity (ETDRS chart) at baseline 6 and 12 weeks. | — |
Contacts
Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam, Schiedamsevest 180