Volunteer in our research studies

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Thanks for considering volunteering in our research studies. Progress in medicine and health is only possible with the cooperation of citizens like yourself. Use the categories below to find a research study that's appropriate for you.

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Contact lens and orthokeratology

Participate in research studies for contact lenses and orthokeratology. Not all studies require you to be a contact lens wearer or orthokeratology user.

Dry eyes

Participate in research studies relating to dry eye. A feeling of dryness on the surface of your eyes is the main symptom of dry eye.

Glaucoma and eye allergies

Participate in research studies relating to glaucoma and allergies. Our studies focus on developing improved methods for diagnosing and testing visual damage due to glaucoma and eye allergies.

Healthy eyes, myopia, presbyopia

Participate in research studies that require healthy eyes. Some studies require 20/20 vision, others can take participants with for example, myopia and presbyopia.

Myopia studies

Participate in research studies of Myopia. Myopia is a refractive error that blurs retinal image and in turn can change neural signals for the retina to the visual cortex.

Optometrists, optometry and vision science

Participate in research studies about the optometry profession. Studies are looking for practicing optometrists, optometry and vision science students and graduates.