Masked Comparison of a New PEG Based Artificial Tear and Optive for Comfort, Vision & Wear Time in Patients Wearing Contact Lenses

Phase 4 Masked Comparison of a New PEG Based Artificial Tear and Optive for Comfort, Vision & Wear Time in Patients Wearing Contact Lenses

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of a new PEG based artificial tear as compared to Optive on comfort, wear time, and vision in patients wearing contact lenses.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Use of soft contact lenses (e.g. silicone hydrogel lenses, daily disposables etc.) and multipurpose solution for cleaning, including enzyme-based cleaners (ClearCare etc.)
• Able to wear contact lenses for approximately 10-12 hours/day
• Willingness to complete entire length of trial and comply with subjective questionnaire.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients taking topical cyclosporine (Restasis)
• Patients currently using Optive for dryness relief.
• Patients wearing hard or rigid gas permeable lenses
• Patients with uncontrolled systemic disease which may confound the results of the trial.