Status:

UNKNOWN

Effect of Moxifloxacin Versus Gatifloxacin on Corneal Epithelium Following Pterygium Excision

Lead Sponsor:

Meir Medical Center

Conditions:

Primary Pterygium

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a difference in corneal epithelial healing rate and/or toxicity following pterygium excision, between eyes treated post-operatively by moxifl...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • diagnosis of primary pterygium with a clinical indication for surgery
  • informed consent

Exclusion

  • known allergic reaction to fluoroquinolones.
  • secondary\\recurrent pterygium or clinical suspected conjunctival tumor.
  • eye surgery in the last 6 months.
  • eye disorders: severe dry eye syndrome, ocular surface diseases, glaucoma, recurrent corneal erosions, chronic corneal diseases, after chemical burn.
  • low compliance.
  • pregnancy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00892918

Start Date

June 1 2009

End Date

June 1 2010

Last Update

May 5 2009

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Meir Medical Center

Kfar Saba, Israel, 44281

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