The purpose of this study is to gather pilot data on the effectiveness of daily disposable tinted contact lenses in reducing photophobia (light sensitivity) following a concussion, with the goal of facilitating the return to work or school.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Participants will receive these contacts based on the results of the Utah Photophobia Symptom Impact Scale (survey).
Participants will receive these contacts based on the results of the Utah Photophobia Symptom Impact Scale (survey).
UAB Eye Care
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Number of participants that improved symptoms of light sensitivity with narrow band (tinted) contact lenses
Improvement in the Utah Photophobia Symptom Impact Scale version 2 (UPSIS-2) on a scale of 15-60. Anything over 26 is considered significant.
Time frame: Baseline, 1 week
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