Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Research
Clinical Trials
The Vision Research Coordinating Center (VRCC) is a joint collaboration between the UH Eye Institute and the CWRU Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. The center was established in 2004 to coordinate all ophthalmic clinical trials contracted through UH or CWRU. Descriptions of some of the current clinical trials are listed below, categorized by area:
Cornea & Contact Lens Studies
Genetic susceptibility to contact lens-related microbial keratitis
Post Corneal Transplant - Scleral Lens Wear Study
Zoster eye disease study (ZEDS)
Kowa Study
Genetic factors in keratoconus study
Soft Contact Lens Study
Retina Studies
DRCR Protocol AC
Aflibercept vs. Bevacizumab with deferred aflibercept for diabetic macular edema
Pediatric Ophthalmology Studies
The UH Eye Institute and CWRU Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has long been part of the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG) of studies which are funded by the National Eye Institute and managed by the Jaeb Center for Health Research.