Efficacy of Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion in the Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome in Contact Lens Wearers

University of Alabama at Birmingham40 enrolled

Overview

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

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Contact Lens Wearers With Dry Eye Syndrome

Interventions

cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsionDRUG

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 19 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * contact lens wearer * clinical diagnosis of dry eye syndrome Exclusion Criteria: \-

Locations (1)

UAB Ophthalmology Services Foundation

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Ocular exams and questionnaires at baseline and at 3 months will determine

the effect of cyclosporine on dry eye syndrome.

Secondary Outcomes

Increased contact lens wearing time due to a decrease in severity

of dry eye symptoms

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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