Genetic Susceptibility to Contact Lens-Related Microbial Keratitis

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Sex: Any
Age: Child (Birth - 17), Adult (18 - 64), Older Adult (65+)
Accepting Healthy People: Yes
Type: Others
Trial Phase: NA
Conditions Being Studied:

Study Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine if there are genetic differences between contact lens wearers that get bacterial corneal infections and those that do not.

Who Can Participate

Participants between 15 and 70 years of age who are of European descent, wear contact lens and have a history of a cornea infection may be eligible for this study. Participants with no history of cornea infection are also needed for this study.

Principal Investigator
Loretta Szczotka-Flynn OD PhD

Department/Division
Ophthalmology (Retina)

UH IRB: STUDY20180236
StudyID: STUDY20180236
ClinicalTrials.gov: N/A

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