A comparison of alcohol delamination and phototherapeutic keratectomy for the treatment of recurrent erosion syndrome.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: recurrent corneal erosion syndrome; Eye - Diseases / disorders of the eye

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000151730
• Lead Sponsor: Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-02-08
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals with symptomatic recurrent corneal erosion syndrome not responding to conservative treatment including regular topical lubrication and a bandage contact lens

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals with a history of previous ocular surgery including any interventional treatment for their recurrent erosion syndrome other than manual epithelial debridement, prior herpetic eye disease, history of other corneal or external eye disease, corneal hypoaesthesia,or a history of diabetes mellitus

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pain score using a numerical rating scale[24 months]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
recurrence of erosions by subjective report[24 months];complications by slit lamp examination (eg. haze, infection, scarring) and measurement of visual acuity[24 months]