Surgery versus laser for early pseudoexfoliation glaucoma
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This trial compares cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) versus a laser treatment (SLT) as the first treatment for pseudoexfoliation glaucoma. It aims to find which approach lowers eye pressure and helps prevent progression for people with early disease and cataracts.
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Who can take part
- You have pseudoexfoliation syndrome seen by an eye exam (flakes/exfoliation material in the front part of the eye).
- Your eye doctor has decided you need treatment to lower eye pressure (even if you don’t yet have clear nerve or vision-field damage).
- You have early cataracts but no major eye symptoms from them yet.
- You are age 50 or older.
- Your eye angle is not “closed” (your doctor can see an open angle on a special eye exam).
- Your baseline eye pressure is 36 mmHg or lower.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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