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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Experimental contact lenses not only improve vision, but also prevent itching caused by allergies, with the upcoming introduction of two recent studies, according to a new report.
Lenses containing antihistamines, developed and tested by Johnson & Johnson, have significantly alleviated the symptoms of eye allergies, researchers wrote in Corneal magazine.
"More than 20% of people with eye allergies will have a significant impact on their lives," said Bryan Pal, director of clinical sciences at Johnson & Johnson's Vision Care Center, co-author of the study.
Randomized trials, funded by Johnson & Johnson, tested the efficacy and safety of slowly releasing lenses for anti-allergic Ketotifen. The trials included 244 volunteers aged 12 to 16 years.
Some volunteers wearing antihistamine lenses did not feel itchy, while others reported itching, but this was possible, Pal said.
"We are very excited to have the opportunity to write about this technology."
Dr. Christopher Starr welcomed the new discoveries.
"These are new and interesting results on many levels … I treat a lot of patients with seasonal allergies in New York," said Starr, an ophthalmologist and professor.
"I also suffer from itchy eyes and from the first moment I will use this product … in light of these positive data."
Pal said that he did not know when the new goals would go on sale.
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