New York City Eye Study (NYCES)

Launched by COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY · Aug 7, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The New York City Eye Study (NYCES) is a research project aimed at improving eye and vision health for adults aged 21 and older. The study will conduct eye health screenings to check for conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and other vision impairments. This is important as these conditions can lead to serious vision problems, including blindness. While the study is not yet recruiting participants, it will focus on individuals who live independently in affordable housing developments and their neighborhoods.

To be eligible for the study, you need to be at least 21 years old and live in the specified areas. However, if you have a serious illness with a life expectancy of less than a year, or if you have difficulty understanding or providing consent due to conditions like dementia, you won’t be able to participate. If you join the study, you can expect to undergo eye screenings that will help researchers better understand and address vision health in the community. This research is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the understanding of eye health and potentially improve care for many people.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals age 21 and older.
• • Living independently in an affordable housing development and surrounding neighborhoods.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Self-reported terminal illness with life expectancy less than 1 year.
• • Inability to provide informed consent due to dementia or other reasons.