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

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: approximately 2 weeks

VISITS: at your own pace at home

LOCATION: Online & At home

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.

DURATION: Up to 5 years

VISITS: Up to 60 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Vision Institute - Mercy Pavillion

COMPENSATION: $25 per study visit

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

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Eyes and Vision