Making eye exams more comfortable for PVD
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests ways to reduce discomfort during a test called scleral indentation, which presses on the outside of the eye to check for a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), a common age-related condition where the gel inside the eye pulls away from the retina. If you have PVD symptoms, this study might help find a gentler way to do the exam.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have symptoms of posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), such as flashes of light or floaters, with or without other eye problems like a tear or hole in the retina.
- You must have vision in both eyes (not have only one functioning eye).
- Your eye doctor must be able to see the back of your eye clearly (no significant cataracts or other clouding).
- You must be able to cooperate during the exam and move your eyes in all directions.
- You must not have eye pain or conditions that increase eye sensitivity, and you must not be taking regular pain medication.
- You must not have had a previous uncomfortable scleral indentation exam that was poorly tolerated.
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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