Imaging of Trabeculectomy Blebs Using the Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography

Technische Universität Dresden30 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study is imaging of trabeculectomy blebs regarding structure and function with the spectral domain optical coherence tomography.

After a trabeculectomy with mitomycin C 0,02% for 3 minutes, the blebs are controlled by a glaucoma specialist on day 1, week 1,2,3,4, month 3 and 6 after surgery. The glaucoma specialist will evaluate the bleb appearance according to a standardized protocol. At the same time points the bleb will be imaged with the spectral domain optical coherence tomography, to monitor bleb changes objectively. The investigators hope to see signs of bleb incapsulation and scarring earlier and then treat the patient accordingly.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Glaucoma Filtering Blebs

Interventions

trabeculectomyPROCEDURE

postoperative imaging of trabeculectomy blebs with the spectral domain optical coherence tomography

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: glaucoma patients who need a trabeculectomy with mitomycin C 0,02% for further reduction of intraocular pressure, informed consent Exclusion Criteria: patient without glaucoma, under 18 years of age, not willing to take part in the study

Locations (1)

University Eye Clinic Dresden

Dresden, Saxony, Germany

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

grading of filtering bleb

Time frame: December 2011

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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