Research Center: University of Maryland Baltimore
Location: 419 W. Redwood St., Suite 470
Lead Researcher: Dr. Osamah Saeedi
IRB: This study has been reviewed and approved by the UMB HRPO

Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to vision loss if untreated. Researchers are studying vasomotion and blood flow in the eyes of patients with glaucoma as compared to patients without glaucoma, potentially revealing critical insights into the underlying mechanisms of glaucoma

This study aims to explore new ways to better understand and manage glaucoma, potentially paving the way for improved care in the future. Help shape the future of glaucoma care and treatment. Learn more and see if you qualify today!

• Participants will be compensated $100 for the study visit and may receive up to $200 for travel/parking.
• Participants will be contributing valuable information that may benefit those with glaucoma in the future.
• Participants will be helping to advance medical research.

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you can withdraw at any time.
• Any information that you provide will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

• People aged 18+
• Must have been diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma
• Must have best-corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or better in both eyes
• Must not have been diagnosed with secondary glaucoma
• Must not have recently participated in another clinical trial
• Must not have liver disease, uremia, hypertension, or diabetes
• Must not have an iodine or shellfish allergy
• Must not be pregnant or breastfeeding
• Must be able to comply with the study protocol
• Must be able to attend 2 study visits at the research site over approximately 1 month

The study team will explain the research in its entirety but some details are:

• Participants must provide a small blood sample and participate in imaging of their eyes.
• Participants must consent to a series of videos taken of their eyes.
• Participants may participate in another series of eye images conducted by the FDA.

University of Maryland Baltimore
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