Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: Brien Holden Vision Institute
Location: Level 5, North Wing, Rupert Myers Building, Gate 14, Barker Street, University of New South Wales, Sydney (shown on map)
Lead Researcher: Jennifer Sha
Ethics Committee: Reviewed and approved by the Bellberry Human Research Ethics Committee

Background

This study is investigating the visual performance of several new soft contact lens designs. These lenses will be compared to those which are currently available on the market.

Healthy males and females aged 45+ who know how to use contact lenses are invited to participate.

After the screening visit, participants will be required to attend the research site for 9-11 study visits (45 – 75 min each) over 2 – 5 months, starting in January 2016.  During this time each participant will test 4-5 different contact lens designs.

Benefits of Participation

• Participants will receive $30 per study visit as reimbursement for time and travel costs. This will be paid in the form of Coles-Myer vouchers (redeemable at these stores).
• Contact lenses may result in improved visual performance for the duration of the study.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your ocular surface health.
• You will be helping to advance medical research.

Your Rights

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential.

Who Can Participate?

• Healthy females and males aged 45+
• Know how to use contact lenses (currently using contact lenses or have in the past)
• Require a prescription for distance vision
• Able to attend a screening visit (in Nov/Dec 2015) and 9-11 study visits (starting from January 2016) at the research site