GenTeal in Perioperative Treatment of Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis LASIK Patients
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
GenTeal gel is an artificial tear gel used to lubricate the surface of the eye. This study
will evaluate the effect of GenTeal gel on comfort following LASIK surgery. Participants will
be asked to come to the clinic for three regularly scheduled visits after LASIK surgery: Day
1 (one day after LASIK surgery), Day 7 (one week follow-up), and Day 30 (one month
follow-up). Participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire regarding eye comfort
during each follow up visit. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups, one
of which will receive Genteal Gel four times a day for five days prior to surgery. The other
group will receive no preoperative gel or lubricant, which has been our standard approach for
many years.