Research Commitment

Fellows are actively encouraged during their two years to perform clinical and basic science research studies with the faculty, leading to presentation of the material at a major meeting and publication of the material in a peer-reviewed journal.

Fellows are given dedicated research time in both first and second year to ensure that projects can be completed. The faculty have extensive clinical and surgical experience, allowing large retrospective chart reviews to be performed. Basic science laboratory facilities, including animal surgical facilities, are available at Rush University.

Fellows will be able to follow the many patients involved in multicenter clinical trials, allowing them to be exposed to the trials that will shape the future of our profession. This exposure will also enable them to learn the methodology behind running a nationally funded multicenter clinical trial.

Ongoing Trials: AREDS AART CAPT CDS Controlled Data Systems -- Implant Study DRCR Steroid vs. Laser for DME DRCR Laser for DME LSOCA OPTOBIONICS -- Artificial Silicon Retina SCORE VISTA Eli Lilly Diabetic Study AREDS Eye Tech -- Macugen Imusol Inspire ISIS Vitrase TAP trial DMEVS

Past Trials: BVOS/CVOS Cryo ROP DRS ETDRS EVS MPS SST VIM VIO VER Retinal Detachment Pneumatic Retinopexy Study Group Krypton-Argon Regression of Neovascularization Study Group Macular Hole Surgery Study Group Silicone Oil Study