Optical Coherence Tomography in the Diagnosis of Scleritis and Episcleritis
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Scleritis and Episcleritis
- Interventions
- Other: Optical Coherence Tomography
- Registration Number
- NCT01958567
- Lead Sponsor
- The Eye Center and The Eye Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology
- Brief Summary
The main purpose of this study is to describe the optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in eyes with scleral inflammation and to differentiate cases with anterior scleritis from those with episcleritis and normal controls.
- Detailed Description
A total of 40 eyes will be included. 20 eyes with scleral inflammation and 20 eyes from healthy subjects as controls. Each patient will undergo complete ophthalmic and medical examination. Laboratory studies will performed whenever indicated. Optical coherence tomography B-scans of the sclera in the perilimbal area will done for all cases.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 32
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients over the age of 18 years any gender
- Patients with clinical signs of scleritis or episcleritis
- Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Infectious keratitis or conjunctivitis
- Patients 18 years or younger
- Inability to open the eye
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Patients with clinical signs of scleritis or episcleritis Optical Coherence Tomography Optical Coherence Tomography for patients with scleral inflammation Normal subjects with normal sclera Optical Coherence Tomography Optical Coherence Tomography on eyes with normal scleral
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To describe the optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in eyes with scleral inflammation 3 months To differentiate cases with anterior scleritis from those with episcleritis and normal controls
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The Eye Center
🇸🇦Riyadh, Saudi Arabia