The Effect of Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses on Conjunctival Flora
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Myopia
- Registration Number
- NCT00531375
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Melbourne
- Brief Summary
The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of silicone hydrogel contact lenses on conjunctival flora over a period of 6 months of daily wear. A secondary aim is to compare the levels of microbial contamination of silicone hydrogel lenses after daily wear.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
- Is correctable to at least 6/9 distance visual acuity in each eye with spherical contact lenses.
- Is a current full time soft contact lens wearer.
- Has no clinically significant anterior eye findings.
- Has no other active ocular disease
Exclusion Criteria
- Has any systemic disease that might interfere with contact lens wear
- Is using any systemic or topical medications that will affect ocular health.
- Has any pre-existing ocular irritation that would preclude contact lens fitting.
- Has any ocular pathology or severe insufficiency of lacrimal secretion (dry eyes) that would affect the wearing of contact lenses.
- Has undergone corneal refractive surgery.
- Is pregnant, lactating or planning a pregnancy.
- Is participating in a concurrent clinical trial.
- Has a latex sensitivity.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Clinical Vision Research Australia
🇦🇺Melbourne, Victoria, Australia