Subjects who experience dryness of eyes including dry eye disease
Conditions
Interventions
Apply the warming therapy for eye area for 10 minutes once a day for 2 weeks
Apply the placebo therapy for eye area for 10 minutes once a day for 2 weeks
Sponsors
Keio University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male and female subjects over 20 year old, who experience dryness of eyes on a daily basis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Demonstrate any of the following conditions on the eyes or skin around eyes; inflammation, visible irritation, rash, swelling, eczema, or any other abnormalities Are sensitive to thermal sense Have a diminished sensitivity to thermal sense Have had eye surgery within 1 month prior to the study Have, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, an unacceptable condition
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of the tear film stability, DEQS(dry eye related quality of life score), SHS (Subjective Happiness Scale), HADS(Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), and McGill Pain Questionnaire after the 2- week repeated treatment with eye mask | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of the subjective symptoms of dry eyes | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMiki Uchino
Keio University School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology
Outcome results
None listed