Comparison of Lens Care Regimens With a Silicone Hydrogel Lens (Emerald)
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Intervention
- ClearCare
- Conditions
- Myopia
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- High Contrast Visual Acuity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 15 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate and compare, on a daily wear basis, the performance of two contact lens care solutions when used with silicone hydrogel soft contact lenses with regards to comfort and dryness symptoms.
Detailed Description
The purpose of the study is to evaluate and compare, on a daily wear basis, the performance of two contact lens care solutions when used with silicone hydrogel soft contact lenses with regards to comfort and dryness symptoms by observing changes within the cornea and collecting subjective ratings
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •A person is eligible for inclusion in the study if he/she:
- •Is at least 17 years of age and has full legal capacity to volunteer.
- •Has read, understood and signed an information consent letter.
- •Is willing and able to follow instructions and maintain the appointment schedule.
- •Is presently using either bi-weekly or monthly replacement lenses.
- •Has symptoms of ocular dryness as determined by specific pre-screening criteria.
- •Is correctable to a visual acuity of 6/9 or better (in each eye) with their habitual vision correction.
- •Has clear corneas and no active ocular disease.
- •Has had an ocular examination in the last two years.
Exclusion Criteria
- •A person will be excluded from the study if he/she:
- •Is an asymptomatic lens wearer.
- •Is a daily disposable contact lens wearer.
- •Is a current extended wear contact lens wearer.
- •Currently uses one of the study lens care regimens.
- •Has any clinically significant blepharitis.
- •Has undergone corneal refractive surgery.
- •Is aphakic.
- •Has any active ocular disease.
- •Has any systemic disease affecting ocular health.
Arms & Interventions
1
Intervention: ClearCare
2
Intervention: Optifree Replenish
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
High Contrast Visual Acuity
Time Frame: 2 weeks
High Contrast Visual Acuity with contact lenses, was measured using standardized and computer generated logMAR chart. 10 Sloan letters adopted. VA chart's target size varied from logMAR 1.0 to -0.40 in 0.1 logMAR step.
Low Contrast Visual Acuity
Time Frame: 2 weeks
Low Contrast Visual Acuity with contact lenses, was measured using standardized and computer generated logMAR chart. 10 Sloan letters adopted. VA chart's target size varied from logMAR 1.0 to -0.40 in 0.1 logMAR step.
In-vivo Wettability
Time Frame: 2 weeks
Pre-lens non-invasive tear breakup time
Subjective Comfort Rating
Time Frame: 2 weeks
Numeric rating scale was administered. Comfort ratings (0 - 100), 0 = Very poor comfort and 100 = Excellent comfort.