Duke University DS Eye Study Needs Participants

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Duke University

Down Syndrome Research

Photoscreening/Amblyopia in Down syndrome

Purpose of the study

The

study is to see if photoscreening, which is faster and does not require dilating the eye, is sensitive and specific in identifying eye problems in children with Down syndrome

What is involved in the study?

This

study involves taking a picture of your child's eyes, and if your child has not seen an eye doctor in the past 12 months, a complete eye examination.

Who is eligible?

Children ages 3 to 10 with Down syndrome.

Contact information for study coordinator.

Contact: Blythe Crissman, MS, CGC criss004@... or

a Burner, MS, CGCerica.burner@...

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