Silent thief of vision: many patients unaware of glaucoma risks

NCT ID NCT07153588

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study surveyed 379 eye clinic patients in Pakistan to find out how much they know about glaucoma, a disease that can cause blindness without early treatment. Participants answered a questionnaire about their eye history, knowledge of glaucoma, and beliefs about its curability. The results will help doctors create better awareness programs to encourage early eye screening.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help design better public education programs to catch glaucoma early and prevent vision loss.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center survey, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other populations or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

glaucoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mardan Medical Comlex, Mardan

    Mardan, KPK, 23200, Pakistan