Glaucoma Studies

IRB-HSR # 13527: Primary Tube Versus Trabeculectomy (PTVT) Study

The purpose of this study is to determine which of two procedures, either trabeculectomy with mitomycin C or Baerveldt implant works better with fewer complications for the treatment of your glaucoma.

Key Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Between 18 and 85 years old
  2. Have a confirmed diagnosis of Glaucoma that is not well controlled with medical therapy and an Intraocular Pressure between 18-40 mmHg
  3. No previous incisional ocular surgery

For more information about this study, please contact the Clinical Research Coordinator, Kristina Holbrook, at (434) 243-2852 or klh7v@virginia.edu.

The principal investigator is Bruce E. Prum, Jr., M.D.

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