RecruitingACTRN12610000662066

Testing the efficacy of the Developed Lens Case Hygiene Guidelines in lens wearers

Testing of the developed lens case hygiene guidelines in lens wearers to assess the effect of biofilm reduction in lens cases

Sponsor

University of New South Wales

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

May 20, 2010

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

contamination in contact lens storage cases

Summary

The instructions for contact lens case hygiene vary from source to source. Poor contact lens case hygiene has been shown to increase the risk of corneal infection in the eye. The aim of this study is to test the effectiveness of a new contact lens case cleaning method in reducing the level of microbial contamination and compare its efficacy with the current contact lens case cleaning guidelines. Aims: We aim to: - Determine the level of microbial contamination in the contact lens cases of wearers in the community. - Compare the level of microbial contamination present after using the manufacturer’s lens case cleaning guidelines with that of the newly developed guidelines. - To further refine the contact lens storage case cleaning guidelines

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 16 YearssMax Age: 70 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study is testing a new way to clean contact lens cases to reduce the risk of serious eye infections. The cleanliness of the case that holds your contact lenses matters a lot — a dirty case can cause dangerous bacteria to grow and infect your eye. Researchers want to compare a new set of cleaning guidelines with the standard instructions that come with lens cases. You may be eligible if: - You are between 16 and 70 years old - You wear contact lenses and use a lens case at least 5 times per week You may NOT be eligible if: - You currently have an active eye disease Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

Lens wearers are asked to follow a lens case cleaning guideline for one month: 1. Rinse contact lens case once with disinfecting solution after use (minimum 5 times per week) 2. Rub lens cases with

Lens wearers are asked to follow a lens case cleaning guideline for one month: 1. Rinse contact lens case once with disinfecting solution after use (minimum 5 times per week) 2. Rub lens cases with fingers for 5 seconds 3. Wipe lens cases with tissue for 5 seconds 4. Air-dry the lens case face down The disinfecting solution given to participants is called AMO Complete, a commercially available lens care product After one month, participants are switched to the control treament (no washout period)

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Australia

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