The effect of scleral lens perforations on tear flow in adults with healthy eyes

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: tear exchange; corneal oedema; Eye - Diseases / disorders of the eye

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622001164785
• Lead Sponsor: Queensland University of Technology

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-08-24
• Study Completion: 2023-10-19
• Last Update Posted: 20 November 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy adults aged over 18 years in good general health with normal visual acuity in each eye.
No contraindications to contact lens wear
No history or evidence of any ocular disease, injury, or surgery
Willing to refrain from soft contact lens wear for at least 24 hours prior to each study visit
Able to be fitted with scleral contact lenses required for the study

Exclusion Criteria

History of eye disease, surgery, or injury
Contraindications to contact lens wear
Systemic disease (e.g. diabetes) or use of systemic medications (e.g. medications that affect the tear film)
Regular rigid contact lens wear
Unable to achieve a satisfactory lens fit with the study scleral contact lenses
Known allergy to sodium fluorescein or contact lens solutions

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified