Feasibility, efficacy and safety of early lens extraction in patients with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma: a feasibility and pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate the feasibility of a trial to compare the efficacy and safety of initial lens extraction surgery versus medical treatment for people with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PXFG) or ocular hypertension (OHT) and pseudoexfoliation syndrome.

Methods

This is a feasibility and pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) in patients with newly diagnosed PXFG and mild cataract. The study was prospectively registered at ClinicalTrials.gov. An online survey was conducted among members of UK and Eire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS) and Spanish Glaucoma Society (SEG) with the aim of understanding current practices related to interventions for PXFG, the role of phacoemulsification and the willingness to participate in a definite trial. Participants were randomized into either early l

SUBMITTER: Pose-Bazarra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9511461 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature