RecruitingNCT01931904

Eye Pressure Lowering Surgery

Observational Study of Ocular Blood Flow Pre- and Post- Glaucoma Surgery Using Functional and Structural Optical Coherence Tomography


Sponsor

Oregon Health and Science University

Enrollment

46 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2014

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if lowering the pressure inside the eye improves blood flow to the eye.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing two surgical procedures for lowering eye pressure in people with glaucoma — a condition where increased pressure in the eye damages vision — to see which one is safer and more effective. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with glaucoma (a condition causing increased eye pressure that can damage your vision) - Your eye pressure is not well controlled with drops or previous treatments - Your doctor has recommended eye pressure-lowering surgery - You are at least 18 years old and can attend all follow-up visits **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had certain previous eye surgeries that would interfere with the study - You have severe eye infections or inflammation - You have other serious eye conditions beyond glaucoma that significantly affect your vision - You are pregnant - You are unable to follow up as required by the study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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OHSU

Portland, Oregon, United States

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