Assessment of the Ocular Microbiome in Health and Disease
Vanderbilt researchers are looking for healthy individuals over the age of 18 to participate in a research study to assess the ocular microbiome (surface of the eyes). The goal of this study is to build a database of normal healthy individuals and characterize the normal ocular microbiome, to describe the microscopic organisms that reside on the healthy ocular surface. No personal health records will be reviewed or collected for the study. Non-invasive specimen collection from both eyes. Both eyes will be anesthetized, and a cotton swab is used to gently swipe inside the lower and upper eyelids. The study will enroll approximately 500 patients.
If you are interested, please email Havin Abdulkadir at havin.e.abdulkadir@vumc.org
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