Study detail
RecruitingPhase 4
APPRAISE: Assessment of Pain and Posterior Synechiae Reduction With Atropine, an Investigation of Post-Surgical Eyes
University of California, San Francisco
Summary
The study will evaluate whether atropine eyedrops are beneficial when used after certain eye surgeries.
Description
Atropine eyedrops are often used after certain eye surgeries. This study will compare several outcomes following surgery in patients either using or not using this treatment.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Detailed criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patient undergoing vitrectomy surgery * able to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * post-operative eyedrop regimens that include topical non steroidal anti-inflammatory medications * subjects with altered post-operative eyedrop schedule for enhanced inflammation control * documented allergy to atropine
Interventions
- DrugAtropine 1%
Subtraction of atropine eyedrops from post-operative treatment regimen
Location
- University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, California