Graduate student research: Retinal structure and function in healthy children and young adults

By Hussain Albuhayzah (MSc), Vision Science

Research participation information and requirements
Information requested	Description
Description of study	The study involves using both ERG (electroretinography) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) procedures.
Participant requirements	Healthy participants aged 20-39 and who are of European descent.
Length of time of study	2 hours
Other information	Our purpose for this study is to obtain reference values for ERG and OCT data in children and young adults to study children with HARS syndrome. Through this study, we will gain a better understanding of the structure and function of children’s retina and establish when the retina fully matures. The normative data will be used to investigate children with HARS syndrome (a very rare genetic disorder). In appreciation of the time you have given to this study, you will be paid $20 for participating in this study.
Supervisor/Co-supervisor information	Susan Leat Daphne McCulloch
To request to participate in the study, please contact	Hussain Albuhayzah

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee.