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Improving Glare and Visual Comfort for Patients With Visual Impairment

Recruiting
18 - 64 years of age
Both
Phase N/A

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Overview

To assess the use of contact lenses with transitions technology to improve glare, light sensitivity and overall visual comfort in patients with visual impairment.

Description

Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology can adapt to the amount of visible light in the environment, darkening the lenses in bright sunlight, and returning to regular tint in normal or dim environment.

Purpose of this study is to assess whether individuals with visual impairment may benefit from these lenses to minimize glare, light sensitivity symptoms and improve the overall visual comfort.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ability to give informed consent
  • Able to speak and read English
  • Experience glare and light sensitivity that impacts patient's daily living activities
  • Have confirmed diagnosis of ocular condition including but not limited to Stargardt's, Cone dystrophy, Cone-rod dystrophy, Albinism, Retinitis Pigmentosa and Achromatopsia.
  • Willing and able to wear the contact lenses as instructed

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Are pregnant, nursing or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study
  • Have current/recent ocular infection, inflammation, surgery in the past 3 months that contraindicates contact lens wear

Study details

Photophobia, Visual Impairment, Low Vision

NCT05829135

Nova Southeastern University

15 June 2024

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