Efficacy of Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion in the Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome in Contact Lens Wearers
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Contact Lens Wearers With Dry Eye Syndrome
- Registration Number
- NCT00335114
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Brief Summary
Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion is currently used in the treatment of dry eye syndrome. Contact lens wearers frequently suffer from dry eye syndrome. The purpose of this study is to evaluate cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion verses re-wetting drops in the relief of dry eye symptoms in contact lens wearers
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
- contact lens wearer
- clinical diagnosis of dry eye syndrome
Exclusion Criteria
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Ocular exams and questionnaires at baseline and at 3 months will determine the effect of cyclosporine on dry eye syndrome.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method of dry eye symptoms Increased contact lens wearing time due to a decrease in severity
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
UAB Ophthalmology Services Foundation
🇺🇸Birmingham, Alabama, United States