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The contribution of race as a determining factor in the development of glaucoma

Completed
Conditions
Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG)
Eye Diseases
Glaucoma
Registration Number
ISRCTN09311359
Lead Sponsor
Guy's and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

1. Males or Females between ages 18 and 90
2. Availability to participate in all aspects of the study
3. Willingness to participate in a study
4. Ability to undergo accurate fluorophotometry and tonography

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of intraocular surgery or keratorefractive surgery
2. Systemic medications which affects aqueous production, such as beta adrenergic blockers, steroids
3. Fluorescein allergy

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Outflow facility determined <br>Comparison of results before and 3 months after treatment
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Anterior chamber depth <br>2. Intraocular pressure<br>Comparison of results before and 3 months after treatment
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