Laser zaps eye drops: new study tests glaucoma treatment
NCT ID NCT07390890
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a quick laser treatment called DSLT can help people with glaucoma or high eye pressure use fewer daily eye drops. Sixty adults whose eye pressure is already controlled with 1-3 types of drops will receive the laser in one or both eyes. Researchers will check if the number of drops needed drops at 6 months, while keeping eye pressure stable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Voyager DSLT laser device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this laser treatment could help glaucoma patients use fewer daily eye drops while still keeping eye pressure under control.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 60 people at one site. The laser may not reduce medication needs for everyone, and effects might not last beyond 6 months.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Eye Institute of West Florida
RECRUITINGLargo, Florida, 33770, United States
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