The purpose of this study is to determine if reduced lens deposits and increased comfort can be achieved by using Multipurpose disinfecting solutions (MPDS) in a no-rub format but in conjunction with an intensive cleaner, rather than using MPDS in a rub format.
The purpose of this study is to determine if reduced lens deposits and increased comfort can be achieved by using Multipurpose disinfecting solutions (MPDS) in a no-rub format but in conjunction with an intensive cleaner, rather than using MPDS in a rub format by observing changes within the cornea and collecting subjective ratings.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
76
Marketed Multipurpose Disinfecting Care System + Marketed contact lens protein remover
Marketed Multipurpose Disinfecting Care System
Marketed Multipurpose Disinfecting Care Systems
Centre for Contact Lens Research, School of Optometry, University of Waterloo.
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Comfort
Subjective comfort ratings on analog scale (0= very poor comfort; 100= excellent comfort), self report by subject based on single criterion 'comfort'.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Lens Wettability
Subjective grading of contact lens surface wettability by investigator (0=excellent; 4=severely reduced).
Time frame: 4 weeks
Lens Deposits
Subjective grading of contact lens surface deposits by investigator (0=no deposits; 4=severe deposits).
Time frame: 4 weeks
Dryness
Subjective dryness ratings on analog scale (0= very dry; 100= not dry at all), self report by subject based on single criterion 'dryness'.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Subjective Vision
Subjective vision ratings on analog scale (0= poor vision; 100= excellent vision), self report by subject based on single criterion 'vision'.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Corneal Staining
Grading based on Type (0=None; 100=patch)and extent of staining (0=None; 100= Entire corneal region). Final value is Type multiplied by Extent. Corneal staining is a test that uses an orange dye (fluorescein) and a blue light to detect damage to the cornea (front surface of eye) from minor abrasions. A strip of blotting paper containing the dye was touched to the eyelid margin. Upon blinking, the dye spreads and coats the front surface of the eye along with the tear film covering the surface of the cornea. The investigator then rated the size, location and shape of the staining.
Time frame: 4 weeks
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