How aging affects oxygen use in the eyes of healthy people
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study looks at how the eyes use oxygen as people get older. It involves healthy volunteers between 18 and 80 years old who do not smoke, to see how their retinas process oxygen.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You do not smoke
- You have healthy eyes (or only minor, non-worrisome findings)
- You are generally healthy based on your medical history
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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