To Study the Effectiveness and Safety of Niacin and a Topical Steroid Eye Drop to Treat Retinal Vein Occlusions
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Niacin, a B vitamin, may act as a
vasodilator to encourage earlier formation of collateral blood vessels that may serve to
bypass the obstructed vein in the eye. The topical steroid eye drops are aimed at reducing
swelling in the retina, until the collateral vessels have a chance to develop.