Anesthetic Impregnated Bandage Soft Contact Lens (BSCL) in Pain Management After Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Status unconfirmed · Phase 4
Conditions studied: Myopia, Hypermetropia, Refractive Errors, Astigmatism
In brief
Compared to laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) is associated with more discomfort and requires more downtime. However, it is oftentimes considered the preferred method of refractive surgery for patients with dry eye syndrome, high refractive errors, thin corneas, or those with more active lifestyles who may be more prone to dislodging their LASIK flaps. We hypothesize that the use of bandage contact lenses soaked in proparacaine will decrease pain levels compared to solely the use of bandage contact lenses after PRK.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04283331
- Run by
- Beeran Meghpara, MD
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2020-06-01
- Expected to finish
- 2021-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-10-06
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- All eyes approved for photorefractive keratectomy with Dr. Beeran Meghpara or Dr. Christopher Rapuano, with or without the assistance of residents.
You may not qualify if…
- Patients undergoing unilateral procedure.
- Eyes that experience complication during the photorefractive keratectomy procedure
- Patients who are pregnant or breast feeding
- Patients under 18 years of age
- Patients with a history of eye surgery or trauma and those with irregular astigmatism, keratoconus, or any other type of corneal disorder, pregnancy, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma.
Where it is running
- Wills Eye Hospital — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (enrolling)
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