Just like your body, your eyes and vision change over time. Changes in the eye’s focusing ability for new vision is called presbyopia. The School of Optometry & Vision Science conduct studies for healthy eyes, and the eye conditions of presbyopia. View our current studies.
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This study might be a good fit if you meet the following criteria:
- are aged 18 years or older
- able to read and understand English and be willing to provide your consent to participate in this study (as will be demonstrated by signing a record of informed consent)
- willing to donate oil samples from your lids
- have no pre-existing disease that adversely affects ocular health. Conditions such as systemic hypertension and arthritis do not automatically exclude you
- have no need for any systemic medication or topical medications which may alter normal ocular findings.
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The research study is looking recruit people who meet the following criteria:
• 18 - 50 years old
• Refractive error (glasses prescription) no greater than +/- 6.00D spherical equivalent and no greater than +/- 3.00D cylinder.
• Good vision (VA at least 6/6 right and left)
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The research study is looking recruit people who meet the following criteria:
• Between 18-30 years of age
• Are in good general health and not taking any medication.
• Have healthy eyes.
• Able to read and comprehend English and give informed consent as demonstrated by signing a record of informed consent.
• Involved in weightlifting/gym-based resistance training for at least 1 year, at least 3 sessions per week OR
Have NO history of weightlifting/gym-based resistance training (for the control group)
• Willing to undergo the tests outlined in the information statement.
• Willing to be notified of any eye health findings detected by the investigators. In these instances, participants will be referred to the Õ¬Äи£Àû Optometry clinic for an appointment, conducted by or overseen by a qualified optometrist at no charge to the participant.