PharmaNet Ophthalmology comprises ophthalmic-experienced clinicians, clinical research associates, project managers, data management professionals, and biostatisticians who work together in dedicated project teams. The team has the depth and breadth of experience to conduct studies on any scale from regional to large, global programs. Ophthalmology team professionals are well versed in the requirements of ophthalmic product development programs and provide current knowledge of competitive compounds, therapeutic practices, protocols, and case report forms.

PharmaNet Ophthalmology team members provide expertise in all key areas involved in designing and conducting highly effective studies, including the objective evaluation of examinations and procedures to assess signs and symptoms that are essential to ophthalmology studies. Their expertise in evaluation includes visual acuity, intraocular pressure, automated perimetry, biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy, and other eyecare tests. In addition, the team offers expertise in managing independent vendors that:

Provide certification of study-staff members, such as certifying visual-acuity examiners
	Act as Reading Centers that certify fundus photographers, fluorescein angiographers and optical coherence tomography (OCT) technicians, as well as evaluating data submitted by study staff.

PharmaNet Ophthalmology professionals offer experience that exceeds CRO-industry averages. They have established strong, working relationships with more than 500 investigator sites that have access to a large pool of appropriate study participants for all areas of ophthalmic research. In addition, they have worked on hundreds of ophthalmology studies involving ethical pharmaceuticals, devices, and over-the-counter products. The following is a partial listing of studies in which the division has participated:

Ethical Pharmaceuticals

Aldose reductase inhibitors	Mast cell stabilizers
Alpha-blockers	Monoclonal antibodies
Anti-angiogenics	Mydriatics
Antibacterials	NSAIDs
Anti-cataract medications	Prostaglandins
Beta-blockers	Retinoids
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors	Steroids
Cycloplegics	VEGF inhibitors
Immunosuppressants

Devices	OTC Products
Contact lens	Anti-infectives
Intraocular lenses	Artificial tears
Lasers	Contact lens care products
Ocular implants	Lubricants
Punctal plugs
Silicone oils
Viscoelastics