Corneal stiffness study with new microscope
Part of Eyes & vision, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study uses a special microscope (Brillouin microscopy) to measure how stiff or flexible the cornea is. It helps researchers understand corneas after certain surgeries or with specific corneal diseases, and compares them to healthy eyes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have had one of the following: a corneal transplant (PKP, DSAEK, or DMEK) and stitches are out, OR you have Fuchs' dystrophy, OR you have Map Dot Fingerprint dystrophy, OR you have healthy eyes with no corneal issues
- You do not have active eye infections or inflammation
- You do not have corneal scarring that could affect the imaging
- You are not pregnant (a test will be done if you are of childbearing age)
- You do not have a head tremor or other condition that would make it hard to sit still for the imaging
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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