Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin Medical College of Wisconsin
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the Eye Institute
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Medical College of Wisconsin Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Research Study – Genetic Studies of Human Ocular Disorders

Purpose of the study:
The goal of this study is to identify and understand the genetic causes of a range of different eye conditions.

What conditions qualify for this study?
Conditions that qualify for this study include but are not limited to anterior segment dysgenesis (Aniridia, Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, Peters anomaly and other corneal opacities, etc.), congenital/childhood cataracts or glaucoma, microphthalmia/anophthalmia, coloboma, retinal disorders (Retinitis pigmentosa, cone-rod dystrophy, Leber congenital amaurosis, Stargardt, etc.), or other eye conditions that affect more than one person in your family.

What is involved in our research?
We will collect a saliva or blood sample for genetic testing from the affected person and family members (if possible). Enrollment can be completed in-person or remotely via a phone/Zoom call. Enrollment takes approximately 20-30 minutes. If a genetic cause is identified, you will be informed. There is no cost to participate.
Compensation:
Participants will not be compensated for this project.

You may be eligible to participate if you meet the following criteria:
- You or a family member are affected by an eye condition suspected to have a genetic cause.
- You live in the United States or Canada.

More information:
Contact: seminagenetics@mcw.edu; (414) 955-7645
IRB Approval: PRO00045954 (Initial study approval 04/08/2003)

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Permission to contact agreement: By submitting this form, I acknowledge that I would like to be contacted about the Genetic Studies of Human Ocular Disorders and understand that submission of this form in no way obligates me to participate in this study. I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee participation in the research project.

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If you have questions, please contact the study coordinator at (414) 955-7645.

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