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Research Subject Recruitment

Topic		Target	Recruitment Status
Effectiveness of the Defocus Incorporated Spectacle Lenses on Fast Progressing Myope: A Randomised Control Trial	Principal Investigator Dr Dennis Tse Enquiry WhatsApp: 6473 5750 Registration: https://rb.gy/ceq02f Poster: https://ibb.co/pZsYfKK	Children aged between 4-12 years Myopia (spherical equivalent): -0.75 or below in both eyes Documented history of fast progressing myopia in the last 2 years: Myopia (spherical equivalent): 0.50D/year or more in one eye or both eyes Anisometropia (spherical equivalent) of 1.50D or less Astigmatism of 2.00 D or less No history on myopia control such as atropine, orthokeratology, or myopic control contact lenses and spectacle lenses	Recruitment in progress.
The GRADE randomized trial: Glaucoma Rehabilitation with Action viDeo games and Exercise	Principal Investigator Dr Allen Cheong Enquiry WhatsApp / Tel.: 5910 0087 (Ms Iris Lau)	55-75 years old Both eyes are diagnosed as glaucoma No other eye diseases, no brain diseases (e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, brain surgery, epilepsy, neurological disorders, cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia), or any hearing problems Did not have falling history for 3 times or more in the recent half year Diagnosis of primary open-angle (including normal-tension) or angle closure glaucoma with relative scotoma in both eyes;	Recruitment in progress.
Multidisciplinary approach in the early detection of neuropsychological performance in children with developmental dyslexia	Principal Investigator Dr Jeffrey Leung Enquiry WhatsApp / Tel.: 64460945 (Ms Chiu) Email: wy-vivian.chiu@polyu.edu.hk Registration (in Chinese) https://bit.ly/3M7LAuT	Currently studying in Hong Kong in primary school (Grades 1-6) Mother tongue is Cantonese	Recruitment in progress.
Post-stroke Visual Midline Shift	Principal Investigator Prof. Henry CHAN Enquiry WhatsApp / Tel.: 9532 7389 (Ran Ding) Email: ran.ding@cevr.hk	Over 18 years old Have experienced a first-time stroke within the previous 2 years No other neurological disorder (e.g., Parkinson's) or diagnosed dementia; no previous concussion or head injury Able to attend 1 visit (about 90minutes) at Science Park	Recruitment in progress.
Long-term Choroidal Response to Optical Defocus in Myopic Young Adults	Principal Investigator Dr Rachel CHUN Enquiry Email: cht.dims@polyu.edu.hk Recruitment details (in Chinese) [here] Registration (in Chinese) https://bit.ly/3HLogTf	Hong Kong Chinese young adult aged between 18-35 years Myopia: -0.50DS to -3.00DS or -5.00DS to -10.00DS in both eyes Astigmatism: -2.00DC or less Anisometropia: 1.50D or less Total refractive power: -10.00D or less No history on myopia control such as myopic control contact lenses and spectacle lenses, orthokeratology or atropine No squint (crossed eye), amblyopia (lazy eye) or colour vision deficiencies No external and internal ocular health and systemic health problem	Recruitment in progress. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Improving vision and quality of life in patients with glaucoma using non-invasive brain stimulation and perceptual learning A Randomized Clinical Trial	Principal Investigator Dr Allen Cheong Enquiry Tel: 3400 2913 (Ms Tsang) 9734 2120 (Ms Suen) 5910 0087 (Ms Lau) Email：soglauco@polyu.edu.hk	Aged 18-80 Both eyes are diagnosed as glaucoma No other eye diseases, no brain diseases (e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, brain surgery, epilepsy, neurological disorders, cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia), no metal implants (except fillings) or any hearing problems Vision have remained stable in the last 3 months No adverse reactions to Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (tES)	Recruitment in progress.
Effectiveness of bright light therapy, myopic defocus and the combinations for controlling myopic eye growth in schoolchildren: A randomized control trial	Principal Investigator Dr Dennis Tse Enquiry Email: rif.adm@polyu.edu.hk Registration: https://bit.ly/3h8gLr1	Children aged between 7 -12 years Myopia between -0.75D to -5.00 D Astigmatism: less than ≤ -1.50 D No history on myopia control such as atropine, orthokeratology, or myopic control contact lenses and spectacle lenses No squint (crossed eye) or amblyopia (lazy eye)	Recruitment closed.
Anterior Eye Assessment	Principal Investigator Dr Thomas Lam Enquiry WhatsApp: 5725 7392 Email: cevr.dryeye@polyu.edu.hk Registration: https://bit.ly/3lYXpId	Age 13 years old or above (parental consent is required for participants aged under 18 years old) Lived in Hong Kong for at least 3 years	Recruitment in progress. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis.