Ametropia
Conditions
Keywords
Eye Diseases
Brief summary
The purpose of this study was to determine whether ocular surface sensitivity to pneumatic, mechanical and chemical stimulation would be affected by the use of the combination of a specific silicone hydrogel lens material with two lens care products over a four week period.
Interventions
Purevision lenses using ReNu Multiplus lens solution for 28 days
Purevision lenses using Optifree RepleniSH lens solution for 28 days
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Is at least 17 years old and has full legal capacity to volunteer; * Is correctable to a visual acuity of 6/7.5 (20/25) or better (both eyes) with their habitual vision correction; * Is a current soft lens wearer and wears contact lenses six or more days/week; * Has clear corneas and no active ocular disease.
Exclusion criteria
* Has any clinically significant blepharitis or dry eye; * Has undergone corneal refractive surgery; * Is aphakic; * Has any active ocular disease; * Has any systemic disease affecting ocular health; * Is using any systemic or topical medications that may affect ocular health;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quantify the ocular response to acute and chronic lens wear using slit lamp examination, tear assay and corneal sensitivity. | 5 months |
Countries
Canada