Eye scans to study dry eye in adults
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This study uses a special eye scan (OCT) to measure the tear film in healthy adults and in people with dry eye. It may help researchers understand what’s different in dry eye and how well the scan reflects dry eye symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- If you have dry eye: you must answer “yes” to all three screening questions about diagnosis, using artificial tears, and having symptoms for 3+ months
- Have otherwise normal eye check results (except dry eye for the dry-eye group)
- Do not wear contact lenses
- Avoid joining another study within the last 3 weeks and avoid major illness symptoms in the last 3 weeks
- If you’ve had eye surgery in the last 3 months, or you have glaucoma or Sjögren’s syndrome, you likely can’t join
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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