Pilot Study for Investigating the Effect of the Bruder Eye Hydrating Compress on Contact Lens Discomfort in Contact Lens Wearers
Contact Lens Discomfort, Dry Eye Disease, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Contact Lens Discomfort focused on measuring contact lens discomfort, dry eye disease, meibomian gland dysfunction, Bruder mask
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years or older
- Provide informed consent and authorization to disclose protected health information
- Have habitual contact lens corrected visual acuity in each eye of at least 20/30
- Willing to comply with protocol
- Wear soft daily contact lenses for total wear time of at least 4 hours a day and at least 4 days a week on average over at least a 30 day period before enrollment
Exclusion Criteria:
- Have any uncontrolled systemic disease that in the investigator's opinion could be expected to interfere with the study, for example, conditions associated with dry eye disease
- Pregnant by self-report
- Active ocular conditions: infection, allergic conjunctivitis, severe eyelid inflammation including anterior blepharitis
Sites / Locations
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Sham Comparator
Twice Daily Application of Bruder compress
Once Daily Application of Bruder compress
Twice Daily Application of warm washcloth
Ten minute application of the Bruder Moist Heat Compress in the morning prior to contact lens insertion and ten minute application in the evening after lens removal
Ten minute application of the Bruder Moist Heat Compress in the evening after lens removal
Ten minute application of a hot-water warmed washcloth in the morning prior to contact lens insertion and ten minute application in the evening after lens removal