Multifocal Contact Lens Use in Previous Contact Lens Wearers With Near Vision Demands

P/331/09/C: Multifocal Pilot Study: Refitting Drop Outs (GARM)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of a multifocal contact lens in people who previously wore contact lenses but discontinued due to age-related, near vision demands.

Inclusion Criteria:

• has discontinued contact lens wear primarily due to age-related, near vision demands
• requires a reading add of +0.50 to +1.75 D (inclusive) and is correctable to at least 6/9 monocular, distance and near with spectacle correction
• has had an ocular examination in the last 2 years
• Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Exclusion Criteria:

• has any ocular disease
• has more than a 2.00D prescription difference between eyes
• cannot be fit successfully with the study contact lenses
• has any systemic disease affecting ocular health
• is using any systemic or topical medications that may affect ocular health
• has undergone corneal refractive surgery
• Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply