Comparing the Effectiveness of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty with Topical Medication For The Treatment of Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma: A Multicentred, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1009844

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The main treatment of glaucoma, an eye condition which causes peripheral vision loss and blindness, involves the use of eye drops. However, these are expensive, have considerable side effects, and impact negatively on daily living. Laser has recently been proposed as an alternative treatment and, in this project, we will investigate the effectiveness of laser compared to medication. We anticipate laser will be more cost effective, safer, and have a positive impact on quality of life compared to eye drops.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $639,888.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Ophthalmology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cost-effectiveness | glaucoma | laser | medications | multicentre | quality of life | randomised controlled trial (RCT) | treatment efficacy

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