Research Studies at Harvard Eye Associates

Contact Us to find out if you are a candidate for one of the following research studies:

	Visiogen Intraocular Lens Implant We are conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new investigational intraocular lens. This lens is being studied in cataract patients to evaluate the potential for both near and far vision. There are multiple test sites in the United States. Ours is one of several sites in California. You may be eligible to participate if you: are at least 50 yrs of age have a cataract in need of surgery do not have any serious eye diseases are not taking medicines for diabetes have not had previous surgery in that eye   Harvard Eye Associates: Edward Kim, MD, MPH, FACS, Principle Investigator   For more information contact: Kathy Grant, COT Research Coordinator 949-900-5203
	Fourth Generation Crystalens Implant The Crystalens implant, which was first FDA approved in 2003, continues today to grow in popularity even over more recently released multifocal lens implant technologies. This increase in popularity is partly because, unlike other multifocal implants, the Crystalens has undergone continuous redesign and improvement since its approval. Each redesign of the Crystalens has resulted in better depth of focus and quality of vision for patients. Harvard Eye Associates is one of four centers in the US undertaking a trial seeking FDA approval of the newest, fourth generation Crystalens, called the HD-100. This lens is not new; it has been in regular use in the Dominican Republic, where American-trained surgeons have performed hundreds of implants. Studies on these patients have shown the fourth generation lens to provide even greater focus for near vision than the third generation lens in current use in the US. You may be eligible to participate if you: are at least 50 yrs of age have a cataract in need of surgery do not have any serious eye diseases are not taking medicines for diabetes have not had previous surgery in that eye   Harvard Eye Associates: John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, Principal Investigator Roger V. Ohanesian, MD, FACS, Associate Investigator   For more information contact: Kathy Grant, COT Research Coordinator 949-900-5203
	Deep Lamellar Endothelial Keratoplasty (DLEK) A new, investigational form of corneal transplantation has provided faster visual recovery than traditional techniques.
	No-Stitch Pterygium/Autograft Surgery When used in place of stitches, fibrin tissue adhesive significantly improves patient comfort and shortens surgery time.
	Dry Eye Study A new, investigational drug may significantly improve comfort for some patients suffering from dry eye.