Comparison of ocular surface changes using Asia Dry Eye Society(ADES) classification in patients using Anti-glaucoma medications with age matched controls
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- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: H578- Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2023/08/056938
- Lead Sponsor
- Sankara eye hospital ,Coimbatore
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
Adults diagnosed with primary open angle glaucoma and on Anti-glaucoma medications for > 6 months as cases.
Adults who do-not fit under exclusion criteria for controls
Exclusion Criteria
Patients with :
Severe ocular trauma
Previous history of ocular surgeries or procedures
Eye lid / eyelash deformity
History of recent ocular infection or inflammation
Previous or current use of other ocular medications
Auto-immune disorders
History or presence of surface disorders on slit lamp
Prior diagnosis of dry eye
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To evaluate the effects of topical anti glaucoma medications on tear filmTimepoint: The day( First day of visit) when patient comes to opd for general ophthalmic evaluation
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To classify the type of dry eye being caused due to topical anti glaucoma medicationsTimepoint: The day( First day of visit) when patient comes to opd for general ophthalmic evaluation