Effect of Rhopressa on Intraocular Pressure (IOP) in Patients With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension Post-SLT

This is a prospective, randomized, double-masked, placebo controlled (artificial tears), single center study. The study population will include seventy (n=70) subjects with POAG or ocular hypertension who have undergone SLT and may benefit from additional IOP reduction. If individuals are a candidate for treatment with Rhopressa (netarsudil) 0.02% ophthalmic solution post-SLT, they can potentially be included in the trial. The study duration per subject is expected to be 6 weeks (or up to 12 weeks if washout is required for previous IOP lowering treatment) with three scheduled study visits. While both Rhopressa and 360 degrees SLT primarily target the trabecular meshwork, potential synergistic effects of the two therapies on conventional aqueous outflow are not completely understood. This study will determine whether initiation of Rhopressa post-360 degrees SLT provides greater IOP reduction than 360 degrees SLT alone. This information will aid healthcare providers in selecting the best approach to management of IOP in patients who have recently undergone 360 degrees SLT and may benefit from additional IOP reduction.