A Randomized Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of the InnFocus MicroShunt® Glaucoma Drainage System to Standard Trabeculectomy In Subjects With Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
A Randomized Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of the InnFocus MicroShunt® Glaucoma Drainage System to Standard Trabeculectomy In Subjects With Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Assess the safety and effectiveness of the InnFocus MicroShunt when used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in subjects with primary open angle glaucoma where the IOP is not controlled when using maximum tolerated glaucoma medications.
This clinical trial is a prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter, study. After informed consent is obtained, patients will be evaluated for eligibility based on glaucoma severity, eye health, and visual acuity.
Clinical follow up will be scheduled over the course of the 24 month study, and examinations will be repeated to monitor eye health. At the 1 and 2 year follow up, diurnal (IOP taken in the morning, mid-day, and afternoon in the same day) IOP evaluation will be done. Annual follow up will occur up to 2 years. The primary effectiveness endpoint is 20% or greater reduction in IOP from pre-op medicated IOP at 12 months.
Inclusion Criteria: - POAG on maximum tolerated glaucoma meds - Medicated ≥15mmHg and ≤40mmHg - Exclusion Criteria: - Previous conjunctival incisional ophthalmic surgery - Anticipated need for additional ocular surgery during the study - Secondary glaucoma - Any condition that prevents the device implantation or trabeculectomy in the superior region of the study eye