Status:
COMPLETED
IOP Lowering Effects of Topical Anesthetics Used Frequently in the Ophthalmology Clinic
Lead Sponsor:
University of Nebraska
Conditions:
Normal Tension Glaucoma
Eligibility:
All Genders
19+ years
Brief Summary
The primary purpose of this study is to determine whether topical ophthalmic anesthetics lower the intraocular pressure in the eye.
Detailed Description
Each day almost all patients in an ophthalmology clinic get their intraocular pressure of each eye measured. This measurement is used to make important decisions regarding risk of dilation and also is...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Subjects must be 19 years of age and older
Exclusion
- Corneal diseases including corneal transplants, corneal dystrophies, or trauma to the cornea that may prevent reliable tonometry of either eye.
- Intolerant to topical Proparacaine and Benoxinate
- Pregnant or nursing
- 18 years of age and younger.
- Physical limitation preventing ability to obtain reliable intraocular measurements (e.g. difficulty positioning subjects in front of the slit lamp or inability to keep eyes open during the intraocular pressure checks).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 17 2011
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
43 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01254149
Start Date
January 17 2011
End Date
April 1 2012
Last Update
September 1 2023
Active Locations (1)
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University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology
Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68198