Acne Vulgaris
Conditions
Brief summary
The study aims to explore the effects of isotretinoin therapy on the dry eye parameters in acne vulgaris patients & determine if it is dose-dependent or not.
Detailed description
To measure the tear film, the eye lid thickness, the meibomian gland function and to do objective tests for comparison
Interventions
The OSDI is a validated, self-administered questionnaire for assessing the presence and severity of ocular surface disease symptoms. The OSDI questionnaire includes 12 questions about the respondent's past week experience with the ocular symptoms, vision-related function, and environmental triggers
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Moderate to severe acne on isotretinoin
Exclusion criteria
* Occular diseases causing dry eye * Pregnant females
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total ocular surface disease index (OSDI) SCORE | 3 months | Total OSDI score ranged from 0 to 100 with means greater symptom severity |