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Any volunteers for KC research project in Manchester...??

Postby Lynn White » Tue 17 Mar 2009 10:28 pm

Hi All

I gave a lecture last week in Manchester and a researcher into Keratoconus asked if knew anyone with keratoconus who would volunteer for a few measurements as part of a research project.

He is researching into the distortions (Higher Order Aberrations) produced by the keratoconic cornea and needs around three more volunteers. It involves around an hour and a half of time and having topography measured and also eye aberrations.

This sort of research is very valuable as it feeds into contact lens and surgery research with a view to improving visual results using wavefront technology. It has to be non grafted/non surgical eyes with minimal scarring as the idea is to see what the "normal" aberrations are of a keratoconic eye.

Anyone who is interested, please contact me and I will put you in contact with the researcher.

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Re: Any volunteers for KC research project in Manchester...??

Postby matt28 » Thu 19 Mar 2009 6:56 pm

Hi Lynn , just a quick message to say a BIG THANK YOU with regards to my consultation with you yesterday , im reassured that im in "safe hands" with you and look forward to my follow up visits.

i reieved a copy of the email you have sent to manchester and look forward to hearing from them.

once again a BIG THANK YOU it was great to meet you and at last a profesional who understands!!! :lol:

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Re: Any volunteers for KC research project in Manchester...??

Postby Lynn White » Thu 19 Mar 2009 8:39 pm

Thank you Matt

Great to see you and you other half. I have some info from Manchester to forward to you - will prob do this tomorrow.

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Re: Any volunteers for KC research project in Manchester...??

Postby Susan Mason » Sat 21 Mar 2009 3:11 pm

Hi Lynn

I am in the Manchesyer area and available if I would be any help.

Susan
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Re: Any volunteers for KC research project in Manchester...??

Postby Lynn White » Sat 21 Mar 2009 7:04 pm

Hi Susan

Thank you - and the others who have contacted me by email. If you email me at lynn.white@lwvc.co.uk I can email you back the official protocols and information sheet.

Lynn

PS that goes for anyone else as well :D
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Re: Any volunteers for KC research project in Manchester...??

Postby Lynn White » Wed 25 Mar 2009 12:23 am

Just bumping this up ...

plus many thanks for those who have shown interest so far.

It is incredibly difficult for any researcher into KC to get subjects - so thanks for all who are helping the Manchester team out.

It will ultimately help ALL KCers

Lynn
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