Efficacy of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Patients Under Treatment With Topical Prostaglandines

University of Zurich (UZH)

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension

Treatments: Device: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01467440

SLT_PG_2011

Details and patient eligibility

About

Retrospective analysis of efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty in patients under treatment with topical prostaglandins compared to patients without topical prostaglandins is performed.

Inclusion criterion are patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension, who underwent treatment with selective laser trabeculoplasty due to insufficient control of intraocular pressure during their routine treatment at the University Hospital Zurich / Division of Ophthalmology.

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patients with ocular hypertension or glaucoma who underwent selective laser trabeculoplasty due to insufficient control of intraocular pressure despite maximum tolerated topical treatment.

Exclusion criteria

• Optic neuropathy other than glaucoma

Trial design

200 participants in 2 patient groups

PGA

Description:

Patients under glaucoma treatment with prostaglandines

Treatment:

Device: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

NON-PGA

Description:

Patient not recieving prostaglandines to treat their glaucoma

Treatment:

Device: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty