Status:

UNKNOWN

Laser Iridotomy Versus Surgical Iridectomy in Early Angle Closure

Lead Sponsor:

Sun Yat-sen University

Conditions:

Intraocular Pressure Changes

Peripheral Anterior Synechiae Increasing

Eligibility:

All Genders

50-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is a randomized controlled clinical trial to compare laser peripheral iridotomy(LPI) and surgical peripheral iridectomy. Subjects of primary angle closure suspect, primary angle closure will be r...

Detailed Description

The following will be studied: 1. To evaluate the safety of these two techniques for the treatment of angle closure. 2. To compare the anterior chamber reaction and IOP changes post surgery. 3. TO es...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • more than 50 years old
  • Diagnosis of either: Primary angle closure suspects, Primary angle closure in need of laser iridotomy or surgical iridectomy
  • Able to give Informed concent

Exclusion

  • Ophthalmic diseases other than glaucoma and cataract
  • pseudophakic or aphakic patients
  • inability to attend regular follow-up assessment or to give informed written consent
  • Secondary causes of angle closure e.g. subluxed lens, uveitis, trauma and neovascular glaucoma
  • Participating in another study
  • monocular patients

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01468103

Start Date

August 1 2009

End Date

August 1 2012

Last Update

November 9 2011

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ZhongShan Ophthalmic Center

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510060