Comparison of Conjunctival Antimicrobial Activity and Patient Comfort Between Topical Hypochlorous Acid (Avenova) and Betadine

Description

The purpose of this research study is to find out how Avenova (0.01 % hypochlorous acid) works compared to Betadine (Povidone iodide) for reducing bacteria and patient discomfort in the eyes.

Conditions

Eye Infections, Bacterial

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Study overview

The purpose of this research study is to find out how Avenova (0.01 % hypochlorous acid) works compared to Betadine (Povidone iodide) for reducing bacteria and patient discomfort in the eyes.

Comparison of Conjunctival Antimicrobial Activity and Patient Comfort Between Topical Hypochlorous Acid (Avenova) and Betadine

Comparison of Conjunctival Antimicrobial Activity and Patient Comfort Between Topical Hypochlorous Acid (Avenova) and Betadine

Condition
Eye Infections, Bacterial
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Palm Beach Gardens

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States, 33418

San Antonio

Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78240

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • * Intravitreal injections in the past 6 months
  • * Use of eye drops for treatment of glaucoma in the past 6 months
  • * Use of eye drops with antibiotics or steroids in the past 6 months
  • * Patient receiving injections in both eyes
  • * Use of eye drops for treatment of glaucoma in the past 6 months
  • * Use of eye drops with antibiotics or steroids in the past 6 months
  • * Have any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the well-being of the patient or the study or prevent the patient from meeting or performing study requirements.
  • * Adults unable to consent
  • * Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
  • * Pregnant women
  • * Prisoners

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Miami,

Jorge Fortun, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Miami

Study Record Dates

2025-12-01