Eye Drop Use in Glaucoma Patients Through Patient Surveys and Video Observations

This study will be used to evaluate how patients put eye drops in their eyes and any problems that may arise from this activity. The information gathered will help identify common problems patients are having with putting in their eye medications. Then doctors can be better informed about the issues and provide better advice to their patients to overcome these problems.

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Key information

Conditions

Glaucoma Behavior Conjunctival Diseases Conjunctivitis Dry Eye Syndrome Dry Eye Syndromes Eye Diseases Health Behavior Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases Ocular Hypertension Patient Acceptance of Health Care Patient Compliance Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

ALan L Robin MD PA

Baltimore, Maryland, 21209, United States

About this study

Approximately 100 patients will take part in a one time procedure and survey as part of this project. After appropriate consent patients are asked to complete a short 2 page survey about themselves and their eye drops. Then a video recording will be made of the patient instilling eye drops in their habitual manner. The eye drops used will be sterile saline placed in either Travatan-like or Systane bottles to simulate the corresponding prescribed medication. The videos will be graded for instillation technique and combined with scoring of survey answers.

Patients will be asked to instill the drops to their left eye with their dominant hand as we expect this to be most difficult. Patients with severe (>20/200) vision loss will instill drops into their better seeing eye.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Currently using topical glaucoma medications

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Robin, Alan L., M.D.

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Collaborators

Alcon Research

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Eye Drop Administration in Glaucoma Patients

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Aug 30, 2007
Registry last updated: Jul 22, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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