Pain relief after laser eye surgery: medicated vs. plain contact lenses
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This trial tests whether bandage contact lenses soaked in a pain-relieving medication (ketorolac) can reduce pain after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) compared to plain lenses.
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Who can take part
- You are having photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) to correct your vision.
- You are willing to join the study and follow the instructions.
- You do not have a known allergy to NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) or ketorolac.
- You do not have any long-term health conditions that slow wound healing.
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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