Glaucoma
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized clinical trial. A total of 50 patients with refractory glaucoma who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomly divided into 2 groups: transscleral cyclophotocoagulation with c
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Visual acuity better than or equal to light perception; diagnosis of refractory glaucoma, by the attending physician: uncontrolled intraocular pressure, presence of previous fistulizing glaucoma surgery and/or glaucoma drainage implant, contraindication to fistulizing surgery and glaucoma drainage implant; indication of cyclophotocoagulation by the attending physician
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Under 18 years old; previous cyclophotocoagulation procedure; presence of retinal and/or choroidal detachment; presence of perilimbic scleral thinning or any other anatomical change that prevents transscleral cyclophotocoagulation; presence of an eye tumor; patients unable to perform the proposed exams or remain in the study for any reason
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess the reduction in intraocular pressure measured with a Goldmann applanation tonometer or a portable tonometer, which should be similar between groups | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain control referred subjectively by the patient should be similar or better in the study group;The change in corrected visual acuity measured with an optotype projector should be similar between groups or better in the study group | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactDiogo Landim
Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed