Scleral depression is an important technique used to examine the peripheral retina but
often causes patient discomfort. The goal of this study was to compare levels of
discomfort during scleral depression with a Schocket scleral depressor and cotton tipped
applicator.

Evaluation of Discomfort Associated With Scleral Depression During Retina Examinations

Retina--Diseases

Retinal Detachment

Retinal Degeneration

Schocket scleral depressor

Cotton tipped applicator

Scleral Depression Pain With Schocket Depressor and Cotton Tipped Applicator: Depression Eye Pain Relief Evaluation Study (DEPRESS)

Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to evaluate pain immediately after scleral depression
was completed. The VAS scale used was a 100mm long line with 0 representing no pain at
all and 100 representing the worst pain possible.

Ophthalmologist

The association of discomfort experienced during scleral depression and the patients
hemoglobin A1c.

The association of discomfort experienced during scleral depression and the patients
spherical equivalent of their glasses prescription.

The association of discomfort experienced during scleral depression and the patients age
based on those less than 65 versus those greater than 65 years of age

The association of discomfort experienced during scleral depression and the patients left
and right eyes. Of note, each eye had a separate method of scleral depression performed.

Discomfort during scleral depression in participants with peripheral retinal tears or
holes versus patients with no peripheral retinal pathology.

Scleral Depression with Schocket Scleral Depressor

Scleral Depression with Cotton Tipped Applicator

Evaluation of Discomfort Associated With Scleral Depression During Retina Examinations

About this trial

Study ID

Status

Type

Phase

Placebo

Accepting

Trial Timing

What is this trial about?

What are the participation requirements?

Locations

Location

Status