Clinical Trial: Effects of Conventional Dry Eye Treatments on the Ocular Surface Response to Low Humidity Environment in Patients With Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Effects of Conventional Dry Eye Treatments on the Ocular Surface Response to Low Humidity Environment in Patients With Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether, in people with dry eye syndrome, over the counter artificial tears and the prescription eye drop, dexamethasone, change or effect the eyes response to a low humidity environment.
It is known that irritation from dry eye can be improved by over the counter artificial tears because they wet and lubricate the eyes. The prescription eye drop, dexamethasone, can also improve eye irritation by decreasing the inflammation that develops in dry eye. Thus, the investigators hypothesize that the use of these conventional dry eye treatments will improve the eyes' response to a low humidity environment.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine
Current Primary Outcome: Changes in ocular surface measured by routine opthalmic dyes [ Time Frame: Two weeks after treatment and exposure to a low humidity environment ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
Original Secondary Outcome:
Information By: Baylor College of Medicine
Dates:
Date Received: February 21, 2013
Date Started: February 2013
Date Completion:
Last Updated: January 25, 2016
Last Verified: January 2016