Saltwater solution with antibiotics for bacterial eye infection
Part of Eyes & vision, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at whether using a concentrated saltwater solution (5% sodium chloride) along with standard antibiotic eye drops can help treat bacterial eye infections more effectively and speed up recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a bacterial infection in the clear front part of your eye (cornea), or your doctor strongly suspects one.
- You have not had a fungal, viral, or amoeba-related eye infection.
- You have not used steroid eye drops in the past week.
- You do not have a condition that weakens your immune system, like uncontrolled diabetes or HIV.
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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