Comparing two prostate medications for effects on eye health
Treatments studied
Part of Eyes & vision, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares two prostate medications, tamsulosin and silodosin, to see how they affect the size of the pupil and the thickness of a layer in the back of the eye. It aims to help men with enlarged prostate symptoms understand potential eye-related side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 50 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate and have moderate symptoms.
- You have not taken any prostate medications like tamsulosin or silodosin before.
- You have good enough vision for eye imaging tests.
- You have not had eye surgery and do not have eye conditions like glaucoma or uveitis.
- You have not used eye drops that affect the pupil in the past 2 weeks.
- You do not have high myopia (severe nearsightedness), diabetes, or high blood pressure.
Quick eligibility check
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