The effect of 670 nm light on visual function in ageing and age-related macular degeneratio

Completed

• Conditions: Dry age-related macular degeneration; Eye Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN16689192
• Lead Sponsor: niversity College London

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-07-27
• Last Update Posted: 28 August 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients with dry AMD and healthy aged subjects
2. Aged 50 years and above

Exclusion Criteria

1. Co-existent ocular disease: any ocular condition is present such that, in the opinion of the investigator, might affect the inflammatory status, visual acuity or cone function during the course of the study
2. A substantial cataract that, in the opinion of the investigator, is likely to be decreasing visual acuity by 3 lines or more (e.g. cataract would be reducing acuity to 6/12 or worse if eye was otherwise normal) and early cataract that might be susceptible to growth under the influence of 670 nm light
3. History of major ocular surgery (including cataract extraction, scleral buckle, any intraocular surgery, etc.) within prior 3 months or anticipated within the next 6 months following enrolment
4. Epilepsy
5. Allergies to adhesives or any other component used

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified