Dry Eye
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if Optive®eye drops are safe for people who wear contact lenses and have dry eyes. The second goal of the study is to determine if using Optive®eye drops can improve my dry eye scores on a standard dry eye test (called the OSDI).
Interventions
Optive 15ml- (in the eye) Instill one drop twice daily in each eye
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Men and women 18 and over * Self-reported use of daily-wear soft contact lenses that have been a proper fit for at least one month prior to the screening visit. * Complaint of dry eyes * OSDI score \> 23
Exclusion criteria
* Use of RGP or PMMA contact lenses * Poorly fitting contact lenses * Concurrent ocular conditions or pathology that could affect contact lens fit or patient's ability to complete study * Concurrent use of topical medications other than study medications * Use of systemic medications with ocular drying sequelae: * Antihistamines * Decongestants * Antispasmotics Antidepressants Change in contact lens care solutions within the prior 30 days
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety | 8 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Efficacy | 8 months |
Countries
United States