The Effect of SYSTANE® BALANCE on Tear Film Break Up Time in Dry Eye Subjects

Inclusion criteria

• Read, sign, and date an information consent;
• Willing and able to follow instructions and maintain the appointment schedule;
• Best-corrected visual acuity of 0.6 logMAR or better in each eye as assessed at Visit 1;
• Must not have used any topical ocular drops for approximately 24 hours prior to Visit 1;
• Meet protocol-specified criteria for dry eye at Visit 1;
• Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply.

Exclusion criteria

• History or evidence of ocular or intraocular surgery or serious ocular trauma in either eye within the past six months;
• Current punctal occlusion of any type (e.g., collagen plugs, silicon plugs);
• History of intolerance or hypersensitivity to any component of the study medications;
• History or evidence of epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis); vaccinia; active or recent varicella viral disease of the cornea and/or conjunctiva; chronic bacterial disease of the cornea and/or conjunctiva and/or eyelids; mycobacterial infection of the eye; and/or fungal disease of the eye;
• Use of any concomitant topical ocular medications during the study period;
• Use of systemic medications that may contribute to dry eye unless on a stable dosing regimen for a minimum of 30 days prior to Visit 1;
• Ocular conditions such as conjunctival infections, iritis, or any other ocular condition that may preclude the safe administration of either drop under investigation;
• Unwilling to discontinue contact lens wear during the study period. Contact lens wear must have been discontinued at least one week prior to Visit 1.
• Participation in an investigational drug or device study within 30 days of entering this study;
• Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.