Not Yet RecruitingPhase 3ACTRN12612000344897

Intravitreal Steroid for Anterior Ischemic Optic Nerve disease.

The effect of intravitreal triamcinolone on best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and visual field in patients with non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.


Sponsor

Khon Kaen University

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2012

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA), compared to careful observation, in restoration of optic nerve functions.


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 50 YearssMax Age: 75 Yearss

Inclusion Criteria5

  • acute painless visual loss
  • localized optic disc edema
  • no associated symptoms (; i.e. headache/scalp tenderness/jaw claudication)
  • unilateral involvement with the normal fellow eye
  • no previous attack or treatment

Exclusion Criteria2

  • ocular and/or orbital infection
  • other ocular disease that might interfere with visual acuity and/ or the visual field

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Interventions

An intravitreal injection of 4 mg/0.1ml triamcinolone acetonide

An intravitreal injection of 4 mg/0.1ml triamcinolone acetonide


Locations(1)

Khon Kaen, Thailand

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