Eyelid massage with support plate for dry eye
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This trial tests a special eyelid massage device to see if it helps people with dry eye caused by blocked oil glands in the eyelids. It may improve symptoms and eye comfort.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with dry eye and have blocked oil glands in your eyelids.
- You have good vision (at least 0.5 in each eye) and normal eye pressure.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and if you could become pregnant, you agree to use reliable birth control during the study.
- You have not used contact lenses in the last 14 days and are willing to stop using them for the next 2 months.
- You have not had eye surgery (like LASIK or cataract surgery) in the last year, and you do not have other active eye diseases or conditions that affect your eyelids.
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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