Measuring corneal stiffness with light imaging
Part of Eyes & vision, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study uses a special light-based imaging technique called Brillouin microscopy to measure the stiffness and mechanical properties of the cornea (the clear front part of the eye). It aims to understand how different corneal conditions and surgeries affect the cornea's health, which may help improve future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older and able to give written consent.
- You've had one of these corneal transplants (PKP, DSAEK, DMEK) or have Fuchs' or map-dot-fingerprint corneal dystrophy.
- Or you have completely healthy eyes with no history of corneal disease or surgery.
- No other corneal diseases, active eye infections, or eye inflammation.
- No significant corneal scarring, prior eye trauma, or problems with head stability or focusing that could affect imaging.
- Not pregnant (a pregnancy test will be done if you could become pregnant).
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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