Kamal 2003.
| Methods | RCT. Double‐masked. Placebo controlled. | |
| Participants | 356 participants with OHT. Racial constitution is not reported. Inclusion criteria: IOP between 22 and 35 mmHg, normal visual field. Exclusion criteria: systemic beta‐blockers, diabetes mellitus. | |
| Interventions | Betaxolol 0.5% twice daily. Placebo. | |
| Outcomes | Incidence of reproducible glaucomatous visual field defect. | |
| Notes | Median follow‐up time 60 months (for those completing the trial). 102 drop‐outs: 48 betaxolol group (8 local and 3 systemic adverse effects), 53 placebo group (7 local, and 4 systemic adverse effects). Intent‐to‐treat analysis. | |
| Risk of bias | ||
| Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? | Low risk | A ‐ Adequate |