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Ocular Signs and Symptoms in Patients With Ocular Hypertension or Open-angle Glaucoma Switched From Preserved Latanoprost 0.005% Eye Drops to Preservative Free Tafluprost Eye Drops
The purpose of this study is to investigate if changes in ocular signs and symptoms occur in patients with ocular hypertension or glaucoma when they switch from latanoprost 0.005% (Xalatan) to preservative free Tafluprost eye drops.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Santen Oy |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 3 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 185 |
| Start date | 2010-04 |
| Completion | 2010-10 |
Conditions
- Ocular Hypertension
- Open-Angle Glaucoma
Interventions
- tafluprost
Primary outcomes
- Assessment of changes in ocular symptoms and signs — From Screening (Visit 1) to12 weeks.
Ocular symptoms include: irritation/burning/stinging, foreign body sensation, tearing, itching and dry eye sensation. Following signs will be evaluated: tear break-up time, corneal and conjunctival fluorescein staining, blepharitis, conjunctival redness and tear secretion (schirmer test).