Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

This early-stage study is testing whether a single injection of the drug adalimumab (Humira) given during an artificial cornea implant surgery is safe. The surgery, called a Boston Keratoprosthesis, is for people with severe, vision-threatening corneal damage who have few other o…

This study is testing if a chemotherapy drug called topotecan, injected into the eye, can safely help prevent scar tissue from forming after surgery for a serious type of retinal detachment. About 50 adults with this condition will have standard surgery, and half will also receiv…

This study is testing whether a probiotic supplement can help control diabetic macular edema, a swelling in the back of the eye that can cause vision loss. 36 adults with this condition will take the probiotic pill twice a day for four months. Researchers will check if the eye sw…