Clinical Studies at The Eye Care Group: Opportunities to Further Science

Many physicians at The Eye Care Group are involved in clinical studies investigating treatment and prevention of important eye conditions. We invite you to participate in these clinical studies to further the field of ophthalmic knowledge and receive the potential benefits of cutting edge research. Please email our clinical studies coordinator, Lisa Marcil studies@theeyecaregroup.com for more information.

Cornea

The Dry Eye Studies
Investigators: Dr. Geffin, Dr. Dao, and Dr. Ando
Description: The Eye Care Group continues to recruit participants for the Mobile Dry Eye Lab where we are involved in multi-center studies of promising new therapies for dry eye.

CURRENTLY ENROLLING FOR COMET-2 STUDY
Description: COMET-2 investigates the use of AR 15512 Ophthalmic Solution, an eye solution, in the treatment of dry eye disease.

Diabetes

A Treatment Trial investigating the Long-term Effects of Semaglutide on Diabetic Retinopathy in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes (FOCUS)
Investigators: Dr. Sugin
Description: This study will look at the long-term effects of semaglutide on diabetic eye disease when compared to placebo in people with type 2 diabetes. (enrollment closed)

Pediatrics

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double Masked, Vehicle Controlled Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of SYD 101 Ophthalmic Solution for the Treatment of Myopia in Children (STAAR)
Investigators: Dr. Thornquist and Dr. Andrews
Description: This study investigates the use of SYD-101, an eye solution, in slowing-down the progression of myopia in children. (enrollment closed)