The Elm

Healthy Participants Needed for Eye Imaging Study (UMB IRB reference number HP-00110432)

Why Join?

• Help advance our understanding of how the cornea changes in the eyes of individuals with and without glaucoma.

Who Can Participate?

• Adults 40 or older
• Refractive error between +3 and -5 diopters
• Vision in both eyes
• No prior ocular diseases, including glaucoma, retinal disease, uveitis, or corneal abnormalities
• No prior history of ocular surgeries
• No previous diagnosis of diabetes mellitus or low blood pressure
• No prior history of multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or schizophrenia
• No prior history of severe pulmonary disease or bradycardia
• No prior history of prolonged steroid use

What’s Involved?

• In-person imaging session lasting approximately one to two hours.
• The session takes place at 419 W. Redwood St., Suite 420, Baltimore 21201.

Compensation and Support

• $40 gift card for your time
• Parking voucher available

Your involvement is entirely voluntary, and there are no direct clinical benefits — though your participation could benefit the future of glaucoma diagnostics.

If you are interested in participating or have questions, please email eyeresearch@som.umaryland.edu (PI: Osamah J. Saeedi, MD)