Treatment of Cystoid Macular Edema in Patients With Retinal Degeneration

Summary

A small percentage of patients with retinal degeneration accumulate fluid in the center of their retina. Previous studies using an oral form of treatment has been successful in decreasing this fluid which improves vision. This study will test the use of a topically applied form of this treatment to the eye to reduce the amount of fluid and improve or preserve vision.

Timeline

Start

2005-10

Primary completion

2015-08-11

Completion

2017-11-17

Publications

• Walia S, Fishman GA, Molday RS, Dyka FM, Kumar NM, Ehlinger MA, Stone EM. Relation of response to treatment with dorzolamide in X-linked retinoschisis to the mechanism of functional loss in retinoschisin. Am J Ophthalmol. 2009 Jan;147(1):111-115.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.07.041. Epub 2008 Oct 2.

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