Welcome to the Glaucoma Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Adaptive Optics Imaging Study – age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, or other eye condition

Have you been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, or another retinal disease? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to test a new imaging technology. Compensation provided.

Glaucoma

Macular Degeneration

Retinal Disorders

AGE: 18 and up

DURATION: Up to 5 years

VISITS: Up to 60 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Eye Center – Oakland

COMPENSATION: $25 per study visit

Adaptive Optics Imaging Study – Glaucoma

Are you 18-65 years of age? Have you been diagnosed with glaucoma or suspected glaucoma? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to test a new imaging technology. Compensation provided.

Glaucoma

AGE: 18 - 65

DURATION: 2 hours

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: UPMC Eye Center - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $25 & parking validation

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth 2.0

Interested in sharing your story about health, illness, or research? Patients and caregivers are needed to participate in a research study to help learn more about topics that are important to you and that may improve health and health care. Participation involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth – COVID-19 Stories

Participants are invited to share how they are maintaining their health during the coronavirus pandemic, or to share what it is like being ill with COVID-19 and/or caring for a loved one who is ill with COVID-19. Participation in this research study involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

DURATION: About 45 minutes

VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

You may be able to change the future of medicine. The All of Us PA Research Program is enrolling adults 18 years of age or older. This may be your chance to improve how your children and your children’s children receive medical care.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Eyes and Vision