Eye drop showdown: which one is gentler on your tears?
NCT ID NCT07230548
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested four different eye drops used in eye exams to see how they affect the thickness of the tear film in 20 healthy adults. Each person received all four drops on separate days, and their tear film was measured before and up to 4 hours after. The goal is to find which drops are least disruptive to the eye's natural moisture layer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oxybuprocaine and fluorescein eye drops
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose eye drops that are gentler on the tear film, reducing irritation during exams.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study in healthy people, not patients. The findings may not apply to those with eye disease or long-term use.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, 1090, Austria
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