CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Discomfort Associated With Scleral Depression During Retina Examinations

United States87 participantsStarted 2018-01-01

Plain-language summary

Scleral depression is an important technique used to examine the peripheral retina but often causes patient discomfort. The goal of this study was to compare levels of discomfort during scleral depression with a Schocket scleral depressor and cotton tipped applicator.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients who received dilated eye examinations in the retina or general eye clinic Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 * Pregnant * Prior scleral buckle, filtering bleb or underwent any other ocular surgery within the past month

What they're measuring

Discomfort During Scleral Depression with Schocket Depressor and Cotton Tipped Applicator

Timeframe: Pain evaluated immediately scleral depression was completed on the eye

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04115917

SponsorNew York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-12-31

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