Evaluating Patients With Eye Allergies and Determining if There Are Also Dry Eyes
Completed
- Conditions
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDry Eyes
- Registration Number
- NCT01679015
- Lead Sponsor
- Schwartz Laser Eye Center
- Brief Summary
Evaluating the percentage of patients that suffer from eye allergies and determining whether they also have dry eyes.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 250
Inclusion Criteria
- Ability to give informed consent
- Males and females at least 18 years of age
- Personal history of allergic disorders including but not limited to allergic conjunctivitis, allergic rhinitis, contact dermatitis and other eczema, and asthma
- Diagnosis of allergic conjunctivitis
- Presence of any of the following signs including conjunctival redness and papillae, chemosis, red edematous eyelids, reduced tear clearance, reduced TBUT, vital staining, stringy discharge, and/or symptoms including ocular itching, burning and tearing, runny nose or itchy throat
Exclusion Criteria
- Active ocular or systemic infection
- History of ocular infection within past 6 months
- Presence of punctal plugs
- Recent ocular surgery within past 6 months
- Current use of chemotherapeutic agents
- Presence of ocular trauma
- Inability to give informed consent
- Women who are pregnant, nursing or lactating
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Prevalence of dry eye in an allergic population presenting to a high volume optometry practice up to 2 years
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Prevalence of allergic patients with moderate to severe ocular signs and symptoms up to 2 years
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Schwartz Laser Eye Center
🇺🇸Scottsdale, Arizona, United States