On Going Research Studies at the Eye Institute
Faculty at the Eye Institute are currently seeking subjects to
participate in a number of research studies.
Color Vision Defect
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) and travel will be reimbursed according to MCW travel reimbursement guidelines. Contact Phyllis Summerfelt at psummer@mcw.edu or (414) 955-8068 with questions or to set up an appointment. CHW07/77; GC 409. Approved January 19, 2011, HRRB/CHW.
Stargardt's Disease or Cone-Rod Dystrophy
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) and travel will be reimbursed according to MCW travel reimbursement guidelines. We are also interested in siblings of Stargardt's and cone-rod dystrophy patients. Contact Phyllis Summerfelt at psummer@mcw.edu or (414) 955-8068 with questions or to set up an appointment. CHW07/77; GC 409. Approved January 19, 2011, HRRB/CHW.
Human Color Vision - Women Only
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) and travel will be reimbursed according to MCW travel reimbursement guidelines. Contact Phyllis Summerfelt at psummer@mcw.edu or (414) 955-8068 with questions or to set up an appointment. CHW07/77; GC 409. Approved January 19, 2011, HRRB/CHW.
Ocular Albinism
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) and travel will be reimbursed according to MCW travel reimbursement guidelines. We are also looking for siblings or parents of ocular albinism patients. Contact Phyllis Summerfelt at psummer@mcw.edu or (414) 955-8068 with questions or to set up an appointment. CHW07/77; GC 409. Approved January 19, 2011, HRRB/CHW.
EyeGENE Study- National Ophthalmic Genotyping Network – Stage 1 – Creation of Repository for Inherited Ophthalmic Diseases
Genetic analysis has the potential to revolutionize diagnosis and treatment of inherited ocular disorders. Investigators at the Eye Institute are participating in a National Eye Institute Study, eyeGENE, whose goal is to create a repository of DNA samples of certain hereditary ocular diseases. The goals of this study include creating a repository of DNA coupled to anonymous clinical (or phenotypic) exam findings, establish a genetic (genotype) to clinical (phenotype) correlation for rare eye diseases, and to enhance recruitment for clinical trials and investigations in inherited eye diseases. Participants in this study may be eligible for free molecular diagnosis and have the option to be contacted about future clinical trials. For more information, please contact our study coordinator, Krissa Packard, MS, at (414) 955-7910.