Active clinical trials for "Glaucoma"

Early glaucomatous visual field changes can be missed with the routinely used Standard Automated Perimetry (SAP) and the 24-2 test pattern due to limited sampling of the central 10 degrees. While this shortcoming can be overcome with the addition of a 10-2 test, performing both tests places extra demand on the perimetric services (doubling test times) and patients. Smart Supra Perimetry (SSP) uses a new faster algorithm that can complete both 24-2 and 10-2 test patterns in a similar time frame to a single 24-2 SAP test. This comparative study aims to determine the sensitivity and specificity (i.e. diagnostic accuracy) of SSP in identifying early glaucomatous visual field loss. A sample of 100 patients with early/suspect glaucoma will undergo SAP 24-2 and 10-2 (SITA algorithm) using Humphrey visual field perimetry and SSP 24+10-2 using Henson 9000. Eyes will be categorised into 2 groups i.e., glaucoma and non-glaucoma, on the basis of structural changes to the disc as evaluated by the clinician. The sensitivity and specificity of the SAP and SSP tests will be established along with test duration. The size and location of defects established with both the SAP and SSP strategies will also be compared.

To investigate the changes of angle structure and intraocular pressure after argon laser peripheral iridoplasty in patients with acute angle closure glaucoma patients whose intraocular pressure could not be controlled by drug therapy during the major attack period.

Determine if the Tono-Vera Tonometer accurately measures intraocular pressure (IOP). The hypothesis of this test is to confirm the Tono-Vera Tonometer is equivalent to the Goldmann Applanation Tonometer (within +/- 5.0 mmHg).

Comparison between phacoemulsification with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation versus phacoemulsification alone in patients with either primary angle closure or primary angle closure glaucoma presenting with cataract or a clear lens.

The purpose of the investigation is to investigate the relationship between the study device output and tonometric assessments.

The investigators hypothesize that deep sclerectomy in congenital glaucoma is a safer procedure and may yield better results than trabeculotomy trabeculectomy approach.

In the management of open angle glaucoma, frequently more then one procedure is necessary to control the intra ocular pressure. There is still no consensus whether this second intervention should be a second trabeculectomy or a shunt device. In the present study we compare a second trabeculectomy versus Ahmed silicone shunt device in open angle glaucoma patients with previous trabeculectomy without proper IOP control.

To present the histopathological features of the iris tissue in primary congenital glaucoma which may play a role in pathogenesis

The investigators will include different subgroups of open-angle glaucoma and healthy controls. The participants will attend two visits with two weeks apart. At each visit the participants will have blood drawn and will undergo OCT examination. In between the two visits, participants will receive a treatment of Nicotinamide 1,5g/day for one week and 3.0g/day for the second week.

The Gonioscope GS-1 is an ophthalmic camera with gonioscopic prism that is intended to capture, display and store images of the anterior chamber angle and its peripheral part. This study evaluates the efficiency of Gonioscope GS-1 in glaucoma patients.With the captured images, the glaucoma diagnosis and post-operative observation are enabled.