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Safety during COVID-19

We want to let you know that we have revised several of our protocols to keep participants and researchers safe during the pandemic, including enhanced cleaning and mandatory wearing of masks by everyone. Please note that you will be within 2m (6 feet) of the researcher during some or most of the study visit time. At all times, the furthest possible distance will be maintained. Please note, if you are aged 60 and above, you are considered at a greater risk for severe illness from the COVID-19 virus.

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CORGI: Seeking contact lens wearers with dry eye symptoms

Posted on March 25, 2021

What are we trying to learn? The purpose of this study is to refit wearers of daily disposable contact lenses who currently experience symptoms of dry eye and discomfort during…

COLLIE: Contact lens comfort study

Posted on June 22, 2021

What are we trying to learn? Xiidra (lifitegrast 5.0% ophthalmic solution) is a Health Canada approved eye drop that has been shown to be effective in relieving dryness symptoms in…

SETTER: Seeking contact lens wearers for ocular imaging

Posted on December 20, 2021

What are we trying to learn? Specific cells found in the cornea (the front surface of the eye) play an important role in keeping our eyes healthy. The purpose of…

BAGPIPES: Seeking DD hydrogel contact lens wearers

Posted on March 30, 2022

Seeking daily disposable contact lens wearers aged 17-60. Sleeping or napping in contact lenses limits the amount of oxygen reaching the eyes, making the cornea (front of the eye) swell…

STINGRAY: Contact lens study for FRP lens wearers

Posted on April 7, 2022

The goal of this study is to compare the performance of a new, recently-launched contact lens (Total30 by Alcon) to an established product (Biofinity by CooperVision). Each lens will be…

DORY: Seeking adults with & without dry eye

Posted on May 4, 2022

About the study This study looks to evaluate the diagnostic capabilities of two different devices in relation to dry eye, and how they compare to traditional assessment methods. This study…

PROTECT: Myopia control study for nearsighted children

Posted on May 12, 2022

Research has shown that early onset of myopia, or near-sightedness, with a moderate amount at a young age, increases the risk for future high degrees of near-sightedness. The goal of…

OTTER 1: Contact lens comfort study testing a new prototype lens

Posted on June 3, 2022

The objective of this study is to evaluate the performance of new prototype contact lenses, with particular focus on comfort. These lenses have been modified to improve comfort with contact…