Ophthalmology/Eye Institute

Are you color blind? We are looking for volunteers 7 years and older who have a color vision defect to participate in a research study at the Medical College of Wisconsin. We are interested in all types of defects, from mild to severe. This study consists of behavioral tests of your vision, high-resolution imaging of your retina, clinical tests of your vision, and a genetic analysis of your color vision genes. Average time required is two 3-hour sessions. You will be paid for your participation (children will be paid in the form of a Barnes & Noble or Best Buy gift card). Contact   Dr. Joseph Carroll at jcarroll@mcw.edu or (414) 456-2052 with questions or to set up an appointment. CHW07/77; GC 409.  Approved March 19, 2008, HRRB/CHW.

Have you been recently diagnosed with Stargardt's disease or cone-rod dystrophy? If so, we are looking for volunteers 7 years and older to participate in a research study at the Medical College of Wisconsin. This study consists of behavioral tests of your vision, high-resolution imaging of your retina, and clinical tests of your vision. Average time required is two 3-hour sessions. This goal of this research is to better understand the progression of Stargardt's disease and cone-rod dystrophy, so you could be invited back for follow-up imaging. As it is a research study only, there is no direct clinical benefit to you for participating. You will be paid for your participation (children will be paid in the form of a Barnes & Noble or Best Buy gift card).  We are also interested in siblings of Stargardt's and cone-rod dystrophy patients.  Contact  Dr. Joseph Carroll at jcarroll@mcw.edu or (414) 456-2052 with questions or to set up an appointment. CHW07/77; GC 409. Approved March 19, 2008, HRRB/CHW.

WOMEN ONLY!!!  Is ANYONE in your family color blind?  If so, then YOU are qualified to participate in a research study on human color vision at the Medical College of Wisconsin. This study consists of behavioral tests of your vision, high-resolution imaging of your retina, clinical tests of your vision, and a genetic analysis of your color vision genes. You will be paid for your participation (children will be paid in the form of a Barnes & Noble or Best Buy gift card). Contact Dr. Joseph Carroll at jcarroll@mcw.edu or (414) 456-2052 with questions or to set up an appointment. CHW07/77; GC 409. Approved March 19, 2008, HRRB/CHW.

Are you interested in learning more about your vision? We are looking for male volunteers 18 years and older who have either normal vision or are near-sighted to participate in a research study of myopia at the Medical College of Wisconsin. This study consists of color vision tests, axial length measurements of your eyes, and a blood draw for the genetic analysis of your color vision genes. Time required is between thirty to sixty minutes. You will be paid for your participation. Contact Davi Cartwright at dcartwri@mcw.edu or (414) 456-2056 with questions or to set up an appointment. Approved July 12, 2007, HRRC#236-90.

Want to see your retina? We are looking for volunteers 7 years and older to participate in a research study at the Medical College of Wisconsin. This study consists of behavioral tests of your vision, imaging of your retina, and a genetic analysis of your color vision genes. Average time required is
45 minutes. You will be paid for your participation (in the form of a Barnes & Noble, Pick & Save, or Best Buy gift card). Contact Dr. Joseph Carroll at jcarroll@mcw.edu or (414) 456-2052 with questions or to set up an appointment. CHW 08/85 GC 658  Approved May 23, 2008, HRRB/CHW.

Have you been diagnosed with ocular albinism? If so, we are looking for volunteers 7 years and older to participate in a research study at the Medical College of Wisconsin. This study consists of behavioral tests of your vision, high-resolution imaging of your retina, and clinical tests of your vision. Average time required is two 3-hour sessions. This goal of this research is to better understand how ocular albinism affects the organization of the retina. As it is a research study only, there is no direct clinical benefit to you for participating. You will be paid for your participation (children will be paid in the form of a Barnes & Noble or Best Buy gift card).  We are also looking for siblings or parents of ocular albinism patients.  Contact Dr. Joseph Carroll at jcarroll@mcw.edu or (414) 456-2052 with questions or to set up an appointment. CHW07/77; GC 409. Approved March 19, 2008, HRRB/CHW.

Do you have recent onset of “wet” age-related macular degeneration? If your ARMD has not received treatment and you are 50 or older with vision in the 20/40 – 20/320 range, you may qualify for a new study comparing Lucentis to VEGF Trap–Eye.. VEGF Trap-Eye has been shown to stop the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the eye to prevent harmful leakage of fluid in the macula. Participation will include a physical exam, ECG, blood tests, questionnaires, eye photography, vision testing and dilated eye exams. You will be seen monthly during this 2 year study. You will not be charged for study related examinations or study medications. There is no monetary compensation for participation. For additional information, please contact study coordinator, Jeanette Graf, at (414) 456-7866 or jgraf@mcw.edu.

The Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute are currently seeking patients for a new diabetic macular edema study. The research results will be used to determine if treatment with the Light Emitting Diode (LED) can improve visual acuity in patients with Diabetic Macular Edema. Eligible patients will receive refractions and visual acuity measurements, dilated exams, optical coherence tomography (OCT’s) and multifocal ERG’s. After instruction on the use of the WARP 10 (LED) patients will use the device on one eye twice daily for 83 seconds. The treatment phase will last 3 months with subsequent follow-up at 6 months. A total of 4 visits (baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months) will be required. Visual acuity measurements and ERG’s will be provided at no cost to the subject. All other assessments are considered “standard of care” and will be charged to the patient and/or their insurance provider. For additional information please contact the study coordinator, Sherri Rekow, at (414) 456-7862.

Have you been recently diagnosed with “wet” untreated macular degeneration? If you are 50 or older, with vision of approximately 20/40 to 20/300 in the affected eye, you may qualify for a new study comparing Lucentis alone to combination Visudyne PDT laser plus Lucentis. This is a 2-year study with monthly visits to the Eye Institute. All patients will receive an FDA approved therapy. Participation will also include completion of questionnaires, photographs of the eyes, vision testing, a single blood test and dilated eye exams. All study related drug and procedures will be provided at no cost. There is no monetary compensation provided. For additional information please contact the study coordinator, Sharon Rekow, at (414) 456-7862 or srekow@mcw.edu.