Effects of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

University of Kentucky30 enrolled

Overview

Primary objective is to evaluate the effect of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) on the diurnal intraocular pressure variation in open-angle glaucoma patients (OAG).

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Glaucoma

Interventions

SurgeryPROCEDURE

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for glaucoma

Selective Laser TrabeculoplastyPROCEDURE

Glaucoma Treatment

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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.

Locations (1)

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

To evaluate the effect of selective laser trabeculoplasty on the diurnal intraocular pressure variation in OAG patients.

Time frame: Three years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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