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Filter by:Establish electrophysiological benchmarks, using the Diopsys Visual Evoked Potential/ Pattern ERG (VEP/PERG) protocols of populations with Glaucoma following: 1) Baseline VEP/ERG prior to treatment; and 2) VEP/PERG after treatment.
Topical antihypertensive eye drops are a key element of modern antiglaucoma treatment. Most of these eye drops contain preservatives to allow for the use of multi-dose containers. In the recent years evidence has, however, accumulated that these preservatives may induce ocular surface disease (OSD). This is particularly true for the most widely used preservative, benzalkonium chloride (BAK). Whereas this is well documented in many in vitro and animal studies, evidence from clinical trials is sparse. The only randomized masked study that showed superiority is a pivotal company-sponsored study indicating improved tolerability and reduced hyperemia of unpreserved versus preserved latanoprost eye drops. The investigators have recently introduced an optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology that provides a resolution as high as 1.2 µm for the human cornea. Using this technology the investigators were able to show that tear film thickness (TFT) is negatively correlated with symptoms of OSD. Changes in TFT can be assessed with very high sensitivity below the level of resolution as also evident from studies after administration of lubricants. In the present study, the investigators hypothesize that switching glaucoma patients from preserved prostaglandin analogues to unpreserved latanoprost is associated with an increase in TFT as measured with OCT. As a control the investigators will use preserved latanoprost and the study hypothesis will be tested in a randomized, controlled, single-masked parallel group design. TFT is chosen as main outcome variable, standard measures for signs and symptoms of OSD are selected as secondary outcomes. The present study may provide valuable information on the superiority of unpreserved versus preserved therapy.
A study to evaluate the long-term safety of GANFORT® (bimatoprost 0.03% plus timolol 0.5%) in Chinese patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are insufficiently responsive to topical beta-blocker or prostaglandin analogues.
Structural and functional brain changes of primary open-angle glaucoma patient will be examined with fMRI. POAG patients and control group were examined with 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging. The gray matter, white matter and cerebrospinal fluid volume images will be obtained and analysed.
Phase III trial involving topical application, in both eyes, of trabodenoson ophthalmic formulation 3.0% or 6.0% once per day or 4.5% twice per day, placebo twice per day, or timolol 0.5% twice per day for 12 weeks in adult subjects with Ocular Hypertension or Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma. All subjects who meet the study's enrollment criteria following Screening will undergo washout of all prohibited medications, including their routine glaucoma medications. During the Placebo Run-In Period, placebo is administered twice daily to both eyes in all subjects. During the Treatment Period, study drug is applied to both eyes for a total of 12 weeks followed by an Observation Period of approximately 7 days wherein no study eye drops are instilled. The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of binocular topical application of trabodenoson ophthalmic formulation 3.0% or 6.0% QD or 4.5% BID for 12 weeks. Timolol is being included in the trial in order to have an active control to ensure the integrity of the trial from an efficacy perspective; the primary comparator for all statistical purposes is the placebo arm.
The purpose of this study is to compare the Technology-based Eye Care Services (TECS) protocol to the standard face to face ophthalmologic exam.
To evaluate ocular hypotensive efficacy and safety of PG324 Ophthalmic Solution compared to Netarsudil (AR-13324) Ophthalmic Solution and Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution. Following completion of the Month 12 study visit procedures, subjects will be offered the opportunity to participate in a 2-month observational (i.e., non-interventional) trial extension.
To evaluate ocular hypotensive efficacy and safety of Netarsudil (AR-13324) Ophthalmic Solution compared to Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution.
This will be a prospective, descriptive, mono-center, non-comparative study. A sample of 30 patients who satisfy entry criteria is estimated to be appropriate to provide safety and performance data for this study. The objectives of the study are to verify the performance and safety of the Glafkos adjustable glaucoma drainage device system. Performance will be measured assessing the possibility to adjust the intra-ocular pressure post-operatively. Safety will be measured by the incidence and severity of adverse events. The Glafkos device will be implanted in combination with a seton tube. The implant is placed under a scleral flap, in a manner analogous to the ex-Press device (Alcon). The distal end of the draining tube is linked to a seton draining tube, which is linked to a plate placed under the extraocular muscles, creating a filtering space at the orbit (filtering bleb).
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes for blindness in industrialized countries. It is characterized by a progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells, morphological changes in the optic nerve head and a characteristic loss of visual field. It has been speculated for a long time that vascular factors may also contribute to the pathogenesis of the disease. This concept has been supported by several epidemiological studies showing that small retinal vessel calibre are associated with the disease. In the recent years tremendous enhancements in the field of optical coherence tomography has been achieved. These developments made it possible to visualize the retinal vasculature in a full depth manner without the application of an intravenous marker. The proposed study tests the hypothesis that patients with glaucoma show altered vascular morphology compared to healthy subjects. This is of importance because it may clarify the degree of vascular involvement in glaucoma.