Official Title
Safety and Efficacy of Optive in Contact Lens Wearers With Dry Eyes
Phase
Phase 4Lead Sponsor
Innovative Medical Research of South Florida, IncStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Dry EyeIntervention/Treatment
carboxymethyl cellulose ...Study Participants
36The purpose of this study is to determine if Optive®eye drops are safe for people who wear contact lenses and have dry eyes. The second goal of the study is to determine if using Optive®eye drops can improve my dry eye scores on a standard dry eye test (called the OSDI).
Optive 15ml- (in the eye) Instill one drop twice daily in each eye
Inclusion Criteria: Men and women 18 and over Self-reported use of daily-wear soft contact lenses that have been a proper fit for at least one month prior to the screening visit. Complaint of dry eyes OSDI score > 23 Exclusion Criteria: Use of RGP or PMMA contact lenses Poorly fitting contact lenses Concurrent ocular conditions or pathology that could affect contact lens fit or patient's ability to complete study Concurrent use of topical medications other than study medications Use of systemic medications with ocular drying sequelae: Antihistamines Decongestants Antispasmotics Antidepressants Change in contact lens care solutions within the prior 30 days