Evaluating Patients With Eye Allergies and Determining if There Are Also Dry Eyes

Completed

• Conditions: Allergic Conjunctivitis; Dry 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

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-08
• Study First Submitted: 2012-08-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-08-30
• Study First Posted: 2012-09-05
• Status Verified: 2013-01
• Primary Completion: 2014-02
• Study Completion: 2014-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-06-02
• Last Update Posted: 2016-06-03

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