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Ongoing Clinical Research Studies

Current Research

Staff at the Ross Eye Institute and REI’s Vision Research Center are active in research to treat, reverse and even prevent vision and ocular conditions and diseases. Learn more about the ongoing clinical research studies our staff is investigating.

Association Between Fuchs’ Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy Severity and Estrogen Exposure

PI: Sangita Patel, MD, PhD
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health

Brief Summary:  This study is being done to discover if there is a link between estrogen exposure and the severity of Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy. We are trying to understand if the decrease in estrogen levels in post-menopausal women may be a reason why Fuchs dystrophy is seen more often in women than men. We are looking for men and women over age 55 years with a diagnosis of mild or severe Fuchs dystrophy. Recruitment for this study will close in 2023.

Contact: Sharon Michalovic sab1@buffalo.edu / 716-881-7975

Randomized Trial to Evaluate Sequential vs. Simultaneous Spectacles Plus Patching for Amblyopia, in children 3 to <13 years of age

PI: John Lillvis, MD, PhD
Sponsor: National Eye Institute

Brief Summary: To find out if treating amblyopia with glasses and patching at the same time improves vision as well as treating amblyopia first with glasses and then with patching if needed.

Contact: Sharon Michalovic sab1@buffalo.edu / 716-881-7975

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