Research Studies
Our practice is dedicated to the advancement of patient care through research. We participate in clinical studies to help find solutions for today’s issues in ophthalmology and optometry. Our clinical trials examine the safety and efficacy of a treatment protocol, medication (e.g. eye drops) or device (e.g. contact lenses). If you are interested in a clicinal trial, please contact our office for more information.
Contact UsRecent studies conducted by Heart of America Eye Care include:
- Glaucoma eye drops and glaucoma procedures
- Cataract
- Eye drop absorption and generic eye drop efficacy
- Allergic, viral and bacterial conjunctivitis
- Dry eye
- Droopy eyelid (ptosis)
- Chalazion (stye)
- Contact lenses and contact lens solution
- Spectacle lenses
- Blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction
Heart of America Eye Care’s Research Opportunities
ARE YOU OVER THE AGE OF 45 AND HAVING DIFFICULTY READING A BOOK, NEWSPAPER, PHONE, OR COMPUTER?
Volunteer Requirements
- Healthy
- Male or female
- Between 45-64 years old
- Need reading glasses to read near distance
- Able to comply with all study visits
Volunteer Requirements
- Healthy
- Male or female
- Between 45-64 years old
- Need reading glasses to read near distance
- Able to comply with all study visits
Heart of America Eye Careis seeking participants for a research study investigating the use of a medication (eye drops) to treat difficulty reading after the age of 45 (Presbyopia).
If you take part, you will complete 12 office visits; each lasting 1-2 hours:
Heart of America Eye Care, P.A. 8800 W. 75th St., Suite 140, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 .
If you qualify to be in the study, you may receive financial compensation for time and travel. Study-related medication and exams will be provided at no cost to you.
For more information, please contactAdriane or Victoriaat913-362-3210or[email protected] or [email protected] .