Effect of Ocular Hygiene on Scleral Lens Wear
Early Phase 1
- Conditions
- Scleral Contact Lenses
- Interventions
- Drug: Placebo - Concentrate
- Registration Number
- NCT03544385
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Houston
- Brief Summary
This is a study to evaluate the performance of Lid Scrubs when added to the daily regimen of scleral lens wear. Lid Scrubs contain surfactants and chemically developed Ringer's solution with microbial attributes. Lid Scrubs are typically used in the treatment of blepharitis. This study is geared towards showing added benefits to scleral lens patients when adding Lid Scrubs to their daily regimens. This study will also show if Lid Scrubs are capable of antimicrobial properties on scleral lens accessories.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 24
Inclusion Criteria
- • Age: 18 years old to - 85 years old Scleral Lens Correction criteria: Patients should be habitual scleral lens wearers. Patients should use scleral lenses for at least 8 hours a day and for at least 5 days of the week
Exclusion Criteria
- Exclusions to participate in the study include: adults unable to consent, age restrictions, pregnant women, prisoners, non-english speaking patients (as consent forms are only available in the English language), current optometry students and faculty as these patients may be biased to which products they are using.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Treatment Group Ringers Solution - Placebo Group Placebo - Concentrate -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method length of scleral lens wear one month
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Houston- College of Optometry
🇺🇸Houston, Texas, United States