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Use of Tinted Contact Lenses for Concussion-Related Light Sensitivity

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* diagnosed mild traumatic brain injury (concussion)
* age 18 or older
* Within 24 months of initial injury
* experiencing symptoms of photophobia (light sensitivity), increased photophobia since the injury, or no symptoms of photophobia

Exclusion Criteria:

* moderate or severe concussion
* active infection or inflammation that contradicts the use of soft contact lenses
* subjects unable to safely perform insertion and removal of the contact lenses

About the study

The purpose of this study is to gather pilot data on the effectiveness of daily disposable tinted contact lenses in reducing photophobia (light sensitivity) following a concussion, with the goal of facilitating the return to work or school.

What is being tested

• Narrow band (tinted) contact lenses (device)
• broad band (clear) contact lenses (device)

Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham · Participants: 60 · Started: May 8, 2026

Contact the study team

• Candice I Turner, OD · Phone: (205)934-0997
• Katherine K Weise, OD · Phone: (205) 934-6758

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07223086

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Concussion
• Photophobia

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.