A 12week, Randomized, Evaluator-Masked, Parallel Group Comparing Evening Dosing Of Xalacom Vs Cosopt In Subj W/ Glaucoma

A 12-Week Randomized, Evaluator-Masked, Parallel-Group, Multinational, Multi-Center Study Comparing The Efficacy And Safety Of The Fixed Combination Of Latanoprost And Timolol (Xalacom) With The Fixed Combination Of Dorzolamide And Timolol (Cosopt) In Patients With Open-Angle Glaucoma Or Ocular Hypertension.

To demonstrate the statistical non inferiority of the combination of latanoprost and timolol given in the evening time once a day vs the combination of dorzamalide and timolol twice a day based on intraocular pressure measurements at 8 AM, 12 noon & 4 PM during a 12 week treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Uni- or bilateral diagnosis of primary open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension on beta-blocker monotherapy or dual therapy in which at least one medication is a beta-blocker for at least 4 weeks prior to screening

Exclusion Criteria:

• Closed/ barely open anterior chamber angle or history of acute angle closure glaucoma.
• History of ALT (Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty) or SLT(selective Laser) within 3 months prior to screening