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Evaluation of combined Eyepeace and Eye Nutrients study

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Open to: All Genders

Age: Adult

Belfast

Medical Conditions

Dry eye

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Inflammation can occur after laser or eye surgery, which can disrupt the tear film and eye surface and lead to short- or long-term dry eye syndrome, where the eyes do not make enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly. This causes the eyes to become dry, red, and irritated. Reducing the inflammation can allow the eye surface to function normally. Blinking naturally helps express meibum (oil) from healthy meibomian glands in the eyelids. If these glands are blocked, the eyes become dry and inflamed. Treatment to unblock the glands involves eyelid massage. Tear film stability can be improved by expression of the meibomian glands by eyelid massage and consuming omega fatty acid supplements. However, there is a need for a hygienic and effective eyelid-massaging tool. Dry eye patients most frequently use their fingers to massage their eyelids in an incorrect and ineffective manner. Eyepeace is a new, unique, CE-marked medical device, designed to combat the issues of dry eye due to meibomian gland dysfunction. It is specially designed to be a non-invasive way to massage the meibomian glands, resulting in the treatment and prevention of dry eye. Anecdotal evidence suggests that patients experience improvements in symptoms after taking omega fatty acid supplements. This study aims to test the effects of combined use of Eyepeace (eyelid massager) for expressing the meibomian glands and oral Eye Nutrients (omega fatty acid supplements) for reducing eye surface inflammation over 3 months. Eye Nutrients has a unique blend of omega fatty acids, chosen to reduce inflammation of the eye surface.

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

01 Mar 2018 01 Apr 2018

Participants are randomly allocated to one of three groups. Group A uses the Eyepeace eyelid massager once a day from 1 week before surgery until the day before surgery, and also take Eye Nutrients, two capsules a day, from 1 week before surgery until 3 months after surgery. Group B takes Eye Nutrients only as described above. Group C does not use Eyepeace or Eye Nutrients. All participants undergo eye tests at the start of the study and 3 months after starting treatment.


Patients aged 18 or over undergoing laser and/or intraocular lens (IOL) refractive surgery

You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


1. Conjunctivitis2. Meibomian cysts3. Styes4. Damage to the cornea5. Ocular injury 6. Cataract or laser refractive surgery in the past 6 months7. Increased intraocular pressure (primary or secondary)8. Any chronic disease of the eye


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • Cathedral Eye Clinic
    Belfast
    BT1 2LS

There is no direct benefit to participants from being in this study. However, their participation may help others with dry eye in the future because of knowledge gained from this research. There are no risks associated with gently massaging the eyelids, consuming monitored omega fatty acid supplements and completing eye tests at the clinic. All tests on the eyes are general eye examinations performed by trained professionals.

Prof Jonathan Moore



The study is sponsored by Cathedral Eye Research and funded by Cathedral Eye Research.



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Read full details for Trial ID: ISRCTN11797545
Last updated 13 February 2018

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