Biomechanics of Optic Neuropathy
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Ocular |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Ophthalmology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 3/10/2019 |
| Start Date: | September 2016 |
| End Date: | September 2022 |
| Contact: | Xiaojun Zhang, MD, PhD |
| Email: | xxz401@med.miami.edu |
| Phone: | 3054824200 |
The participant is being asked to be a subject in this research study because the participant
may have a disorder that can cause optic nerve damage and impairment of his/her visual
function which is called optic neuropathies (ON). Optic neuropathy refers to damage to the
optic nerve (a "cable" connecting the eyes and the brain to transmit the visual signals) due
to any cause.In this study, the investigator is using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and
ophthalmic measures such as optic coherent tomography(OCT), which are non-invasive imaging
tests to measure the changes in eye globe shape ,the flow of blood and brain fluid. It is
hoped that this study will provide new knowledge that may allow the investigator to better
understand the cause of symptoms associated with optic neuropathy and ways to better monitor
what is happening.
may have a disorder that can cause optic nerve damage and impairment of his/her visual
function which is called optic neuropathies (ON). Optic neuropathy refers to damage to the
optic nerve (a "cable" connecting the eyes and the brain to transmit the visual signals) due
to any cause.In this study, the investigator is using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and
ophthalmic measures such as optic coherent tomography(OCT), which are non-invasive imaging
tests to measure the changes in eye globe shape ,the flow of blood and brain fluid. It is
hoped that this study will provide new knowledge that may allow the investigator to better
understand the cause of symptoms associated with optic neuropathy and ways to better monitor
what is happening.
Inclusion Criteria :
- 18 years old and on
- Patients with optic neuropathy(10) and age controlled healthy subjects(10)
Exclusion Criteria :
- For patients: Subjects with history of neurological or ocular disease other than optic
neuropathy and refractory error.
- For healthy control group: History of systemic disease except hypertension.
- Pregnant women and prisoners will be excluded.
We found this trial at
1
site
900 Northwest 17th Street
Miami, Florida 33136
Miami, Florida 33136
Principal Investigator: Byron Lam, MD
Phone: 305-482-4200
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