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The Cornea Research Foundation of America is looking for 60 people who have had LASIK
corrective eye surgery to help with product tests, reports the Indianapolis Star.
Those who take part will test the use of investigational eye drops, which are designed to help with the treatment of the post-operative dry eyes that affects many patients.
People who wish to get involved in the study, which will last for six months, must have had LASIK surgery in both eyes and be between the ages of 21 and 50.
The foundation takes part in US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Investigational Studies, and has thus far been involved in 70 clinical and investigational studies and published over 90 papers and manuscripts.
Elsewhere, a six week trial for Prolacria, the Inspire eye drop for the symptoms of dry eye, recently resulted in it not meeting its key goals.
Corrective laser surgery temporarily reduces sensation in the cornea which leads to less blinking, subsequently leaving the eyes with less lubrication.
Many people in search of
eyesight improvements opt for
corrective laser surgery, but many suffer from complications such as dry eyes.
Symptoms of dry eyes are redness, grittiness and itchiness in the eyes, especially when waking up in the morning.
Contact lens wearers are also more susceptible to suffer from dry eye as they can dehydrate the eye, leaving it less lubricated.
Ortho K contact lenses are a great way to achieve
eye correction without the need to risk complications with
laser eye surgery.
The over night contact lenses are worn while asleep and taken out during the day giving
eyesight improvements and helping to reduce dry eye as the eyes are left from contact lenses.
Eye Health: Find out if i-GO over night contact lenses will suit you.
By Nick Howard
