Two new-generation eye drops for dry eye

Taking part involves using study eye drops over an eight-week period and attending up to four visits at the University of Auckland Eye Clinic in Grafton.

• attend up to four clinic visits over eight weeks
• spend approximately 45 minutes at each visit
• use study eye drops provided at no cost
• complete questionnaires about your dry eye symptoms and eye comfort
• have assessments of your tears and eye surface
• record your eye drop use in a diary throughout the study

Participants may receive up to $200 in vouchers as a thank you for taking part.

To participate, you must:

• be aged 18 years or older
• have experienced dry eye symptoms for at least six months
• be willing and able to follow the study instructions
• have a dry eye diagnosis that meets the study criteria

Who may not be eligible?

You may not be able to take part if you:

• have severe dry eye disease
• wear contact lenses during the study period
• are currently using other eye medications or treatments that may affect the study results
• have had eye surgery within the past six months
• have active eye allergies, eye infections, or certain eye conditions
• have received specialist dry eye treatments within the past 12 months
• have a medical condition that may affect your safety or the study results
• are unable to attend study visits or commit to the eight-week study period

The research team will confirm your eligibility during the screening process.

For more information about this study or to take part, please contact:

Dr Kalika Bandamwar
Lead Investigator
Email: kalika.bandamwar@auckland.ac.nz

Professor Jennifer P. Craig
Principal Investigator
Email: jp.craig@auckland.ac.nz