Single site, prospective, double-masked, randomized-controlled, cross-over study of the subjective and objective performance of 2 different eyedrops. Subjects will be assessed at a screening visit, and 3 follow-up visits. Clinical evaluations will include patient questionnaires.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
20
Lubricating Eyedrops
Lubricating Eyedrops
Scripps Poway Eyecare & Optometry
San Diego, California, United States
OSDI Questionnaire
The OSDI© is assessed on a scale of 0 to 100, with higher scores representing greater disability. The index demonstrates sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing between normal subjects and patients with dry eye disease. The OSDI© is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring dry eye disease (normal, mild to moderate, and severe) and effect on vision-related function.
Time frame: Change from baseline to 28 days
Visual Analog Score
Subjects are asked to draw a vertical line on the scale below to best describe how they have felt about eye comfort for the past 4 weeks. Scale is from 0 to 100 with 0 representing no discomfort and 100 representing max discomfort.
Time frame: Change from baseline to 28 days
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