Do You Have Itchy and Red Eyes?

Steven Silverstein, MD of Silverstein Eye Centers in Kansas City will be conducting an allergy eye drop clinical research study starting on July 14, 2010.

If you have eye allergies and are 18 years of age or older, you may qualify to participate and may earn up to $400 compensation.

Please call the Research Department at (816) 595-3958 or research@silversteineyecenters.com for more information and to schedule an appointment.

The study consists of 4 office visits over a 5 week period and participants will need an allergy test prior to enrollment in the study. Allergy skin tests will be provided at no cost.

Silverstein Eye Center Clinical Research Department

Silverstein Eye Centers Research Department is an integral part of our ophthalmology practice and is located at the Blue Ridge Office in Kansas City. We are continually recognized for our excellence within the research field. Our doctors and full-time research coordinators are committed to conducting clinical trials to encourage cutting edge research in the areas of pharmacology and surgical technology. We have worked with most national pharmaceutical and clinical research organizations; and to ensure the rights and safety of our research patients, we are overseen by the Food and Drug Administration and national Institutional Review Boards.

We conduct clinical trials in the following areas:

Cataract enrolling

Glaucoma

Dry Eye

Blepharitis

Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Ocular Allergies

Laser Technology

(LASIK) Laser Vision Correction

Premium Lens Implants

Corneal Transplantation

If you would like more information regarding any of our currently enrolling clinical trials, please contact our research department at 816-595-3953 or email research@silversteineyecenters.com

People participate in clinical research studies for a number of different reasons:

- Feeling of contribution to the wellbeing of patients with similar conditions

- More personalized doctor visits based on study requirements which can enhance their knowledge of their condition and treatment

- Free office visits, including all testing and medications related to study

- Possible access to new medications before they are marketed

- Reimbursement for time and travel expenses for most studies

Silverstein Eye Centers Research Department

4240 Blue Ridge Blvd., Suite 1000

Kansas City, Missouri 64133

Phone: 816-595-3953 / Fax: 816-358-2012 / Email: research@silversteineyecenters.com