Clinical Trial Unit for Vision
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Clinical Research Excellence
- Conduct rigorous clinical trials and randomized controlled studies to evaluate novel optometric interventions, diagnostic tools, and treatment modalities.
- Design clinical trials to be scientifically sound, ethical and competent with regulatory requirements to ensure high-quality research.
- Foster a culture of evidence-based practice by disseminating research findings through publications and conferences.
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External Recognition and Strategic Partnerships
- Obtain recognition from renowned professional organizations, healthcare institutions, regulatory bodies and funding agencies for research excellence.
- Establish collaborations with international research centers, universities, and industry leaders to translate research into global impact.
- Promote the adoption of best practices in clinical protocols through partnership with pharmaceutical companies to conduct clinical trials for new drugs, treatments, and eye care services to the community.
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Patient-Centered Approach
- Prioritize patient’s individual needs and eye safety, support informed decision making and consent to ethically conduct for all clinical trials.
- Engage patients and their families as active participants in research studies, incorporate patients’ feedback into the design of clinical trials and adhere to the treatment protocols.
- Monitor and improve the relevance and applicability of the trial results regularly to ensure maintenance of high standards of treatment and patient care.
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Innovation and Technology
- Explore leading-edge patient-oriented technologies, including telemedicine, wearable devices, and artificial intelligence for optometric research.
- Develop user-friendly mechanisms, including reviewing patient’s experiences for potential optimization of protocols that address emerging eye health challenges.
- Collaborate with industry partners to pilot and validate new technologies for improving access to healthcare enquiries.
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Education and Training
- Provide shared resources and mentoring in clinical trial methodologies for optometry students, residents, and practicing optometrists.
- Offer training workshops and courses on research design, data analysis, and regulatory compliance to enable conversion of recent scientific evidence of new interventions to everyday practices.
- Foster a research-oriented mindset among students and faculty members, backed by the credibility of the Optometry Research Clinic.
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Community Engagement
- Collaborate with local healthcare providers, NGOs, and community centers to conduct outreach programs and survey the possibility of establishing a mobile optometry clinic and robot-assisted diagnosis of eye diseases.
- Raise awareness of the importance of clinical trials and the associated benefits for community eye care.
- Build on existing clinical trial infrastructure and provide educational resources to the public.