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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.

  • 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.
  • 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)

  • 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.