Comparing laser versus eye drops for new glaucoma patients
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This trial compares two first treatments—laser therapy (SLT) or daily eye drops (latanoprost)—to lower eye pressure in people newly diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. It aims to find which approach works better as an initial therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been newly diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure (ocular hypertension).
- Your eye pressure is above 21 mmHg on at least three separate clinic visits.
- Your glaucoma is early or moderate stage (certain vision and optic nerve findings).
- You agree to take part in the study and sign a consent form.
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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