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Welcome to the Retinal Disorders Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU



Smart Speaker Training Intervention

Do you have a motor impairment or have blindness/low vision? You may be eligible for a research study to see if teaching people with disabilities how to use a smart speaker can help them to use the technology. Participants try an online training program about using an Amazon Alexa device and complete an interview on the usefulness and limitations of the material.

Assistive Devices
Cataracts
Conjunctivitis
Eyes and Vision
And 8 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18 and older
Duration
DURATION: approximately 2 weeks
VISITS: at your own pace at home
Location
LOCATION: Online & At home
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Participants will be able to keep the Alexa device

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 Range
AGE: 18 and up
Duration
DURATION: Up to 5 years
VISITS: Up to 60 visits
Location
LOCATION: UPMC Vision Institute - Mercy Pavillion
Compensation
COMPENSATION: $25 per study visit

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Eyes and Vision


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