Saccadic Eye Movements Are Impaired In Glaucoma
- Conditions
- Glaucoma, Open-Angle
- Registration Number
- NCT01254058
- Lead Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether rapid eye movements called saccades are impaired in glaucoma, a neurodegenerative disease of visual pathways.
- Detailed Description
Eye movements that quickly scan a visual scene are critical to a number of daily activities including driving. It is not known whether rapid eye movement called saccades, are altered in glaucoma.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages from 40-80 years. Primary open angle glaucoma is defined by characteristic glaucomatous optic nerve head findings and the presence of corresponding visual field deficits in one or both eyes. All control subjects will be age-matched, with no ocular medical or surgical history, and a completely normal eye examination. Age-matched controls will be recruited from local hospital personnel and accompanying relatives.
Exclusion criteria:
- Any patient with a history of other eye disease, neurological disease or neurodegenerative disorder, or history of incisional ocular surgery within the previous month will be excluded.
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Delay in saccades April 2014
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
St. Michael's Hospital
🇨🇦Toronto, Ontario, Canada