New scleral lenses aim to soothe dry eyes

NCT ID NCT05973409

First seen May 11, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether special scleral lenses coated with Hydra-PEG can make eyes feel more comfortable and less dry. 46 people with dry eye wore the lenses for at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Researchers measured comfort on a 0-10 scale at the start and after 4 weeks of use.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Optometry & Vision Sciences

    Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

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