Eye scanner showdown: do two machines see glaucoma the same way?
NCT ID NCT07350304
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested how well two different eye imaging machines (Topcon Maestro2 and Zeiss Cirrus 5000) agree when measuring retinal thickness in people with glaucoma. Researchers scanned 141 eyes from patients with mild to severe glaucoma using both devices. The goal was to see if doctors can trust measurements from either machine and to create formulas to convert results between them, helping ensure consistent care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help eye doctors use different OCT machines interchangeably, making glaucoma monitoring more consistent across clinics.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The results only show how well the devices agree; they do not improve glaucoma outcomes directly.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Twin Cities Eye Consultants
Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 55433, United States
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