The Effect of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) on Ocular Rigidity
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Glaucoma
- Sponsor
- Technische Universität Dresden
- Enrollment
- 150
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- change in ocular rigidity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) on ocular rigidity in glaucoma patients.
Detailed Description
Ocular Rigidity (corneal hysteresis and corneal resistance factor) is measured with the Ocular Response Analyzer (Reichert) before and 4 weeks after SLT (Q-switched 532 nm frequency doubled neodymium yttrium aluminium garnet laser with a spot size of 400 µm and a 3-ns pulse duration). The trabecular meshwork is treated with 100 spots over 360° and an energy of 0,8 mJ. The purpose is to examine if selective laser trabeculoplasty changes ocular rigidity.
Investigators
Dr. Karin Pillunat
Principla Investigator
Technische Universität Dresden
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •glaucoma patients (primary open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension) over the age of 18 who need further IOP reduction to control their glaucoma
Exclusion Criteria
- •other forms of glaucoma (angle closure, secondary glaucoma, congenital, juvenile), acute psychosis, epilepsy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
change in ocular rigidity
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Is there a change in ocular rigidity (corneal hysteresis, corneal resistance factor) as measured with the Ocular Response Analyzer (Reichert) after selective laser trabeculoplasty?
Secondary Outcomes
- IOP reduction(4 weeks)