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Comparison Of iStent to Laser in Exfoliation Glaucoma Helsinki Study Group
Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital
Summary
The purpose of the study is to investigate the efficacy of an iStent trabecular microbypass stent compared to selective laser trabeculoplasty in combination with cataract surgery in eyes with exfoliation glaucoma (EXF)
Official title: A Prospective Randomised Trial Comparing Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and iStent Trabecular Micro-bypass Stent Implantation Combined With Cataract Surgery in Exfoliation Glaucoma
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
285
Start Date
2020-10-01
Completion Date
2033-09
Last Updated
2020-11-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
iStent
2 trabecular Stent injected at the end of the cataract surgery to the trabecular meshwork
SLT-laser
1 month after cataract surgery laser treatment to the trabecular meshwork (100 applications, 360 degrees)
Cataract surgery
Conventional cataract surgery
Locations (1)
Helsinki University Hospital
Helsinki, Finland