Caffeine Consumption in Glaucoma Patients and Healthy Subjects
Start Date
12/30/2018
Completion Date
12/31/2026
Summary
Caffeine is the most widely consumed drinking nutrient in the world. Caffeine effects various organs and the vascular system. It decreases ocular blood flow due to vasoconstriction.
Detailed Description
Ingestion of caffeine in glaucoma patients and healthy subjects may decrease peripapillary and macular blood flow in the back of the eye. The primary objective of this study is to assess the acute changes in peripapillary and macular blood flow before and after an intake of oral caffeine (200 milligram tablet) in glaucoma patients and healthy subjects by using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) scans. This novel imaging tool creates three-dimensional angiograms to assesses signal changes caused by flowing blood cells in a non-invasive angiogram scan. Blood flow is shown as vessel density measured in percentage.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 90 years
Interventions
Caffeine tablet
Conditions
Locations
Wills Eye Glaucoma Service
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
United States