The Role of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses in Ocular Allergy

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Grass Pollen Ocular Allergy

• Registration Number: NCT01125540
• Lead Sponsor: Aston University

Brief Summary

Patients with seasonal allergic conjunctivitis are normally advised to avoid contact lens wear when they are having symptoms. However, modern soft contact lenses which are disposed of daily offer the potential to protect and lubricate the ocular surface. This study examines this possible effect.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-06
• Primary Completion: 2010-01
• Study Completion: 2010-01
• Status Verified: 2010-05
• Study First Submitted: 2010-05-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-05-17
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-05-17
• Study First Posted: 2010-05-18
• Last Update Posted: 2010-05-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

• contact lens wearer
• proven allergy to grass pollen

Exclusion Criteria

• eye disease
• ocular medication
• allergy medication
• asthma

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Signs	4 hours	Signs of bulbar, limbal and palpebtal hyperaemia and staining
Symptoms	4 hours	Subjective rating of itchyness, dryness, burning, watering and discomfort

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Aston University; 🇬🇧 Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom