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Study Rationale:
The insertion of a bandage contact lens or punctal plug in a defined group of patients admitted to the ICU may be more effective than standard care in decreasing the incidence of corneal injuries.
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This is a prospective, randomized study
Study Population:
Consecutive patients admitted to the General Intensive Care Unit of the Rabin Medical Center and Sharon Hospital Medical Center over a 6-month period who meet criteria for inclusion.
Procedures:
Consecutive patients meeting inclusion criteria will be enrolled in the study. Patients will be randomized to 3 groups: the bandage contact lens group, who will be assigned to insertion of a bandage contact lens; the punctal plug group, who will be assigned to the insertion of punctal plugs; and the control group, who will be assigned to standard eye care as currently practiced in the ICU.
In addition, patients in the study will be examined every 4 days by a physician from the ophthalmology department and at either discharge from the ICU or at time of death.
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105 participants in 3 patient groups
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Jonathan Cohen, MD Prof; Milana Grinev, Study Coordinator
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