Evaluation of SYSTANE® BALANCE in Dry Eye Subjects With Lipid Deficiency

Evaluation of SYSTANE® BALANCE on Conjunctival Staining (CS) Visual Performance (VP) and Tear Film Kinetics (TFK) in Dry Eye Subjects With Lipid Deficiency

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the repeated use of SYSTANE® BALANCE on stabilizing the tear film of dry eye patients with an unstable tear film.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Non-contact lens wearer;
• Symptomatology as defined by the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire;
• Lipid deficiency;
• Best visual acuity of 6/9 or better in each eye;
• Willingness to adhere to the instructions set in the clinical protocol;
• Signature of the subject informed consent form;
• Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Use of systemic medication which might produce dry eye side effects;
• Systemic disease which might produce dry eye side effects;
• Active or recent ocular inflammation or infection;
• Use of ocular medication;
• Significant ocular anomaly;
• Previous ocular surgery;
• Previous use of Restasis;
• Any medical condition that might be prejudicial to the study;
• Pregnant or lactating;
• Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.