Eurolens studies

Studies at Eurolens Research

Vision-related research at The University of Manchester.

Thank you for your interest in vision-related research at The University of Manchester.

We are Eurolens Research, a University of Manchester research unit specialising in eye and contact lens research. We require volunteers to take part in our clinical studies, which take place at the University’s Oxford Road Campus (within easy access of Manchester city centre).

All studies are approved by an ethics committee and run by an experienced team of researchers and fully qualified optometrists.
Volunteers are financially reimbursed for their involvement.
Before taking part, you will receive a Participant Information Sheet that provides detailed study information.
Relevant COVID-19 safety measures are in place for the protection of our volunteers and staff.
On-site parking is available.

More about Eurolens

Find out more about us, what we do and what it’s like to be a study volunteer.

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Current studies

Here’s a list of all of the studies currently recruiting volunteers.

You can find out more details about each study by clicking on the links under the relevant heading.

Contact lens wearers

Study comparing the clinical performace of two multifocal contact lens brands (ref 750) – see details below

Non contact lens wearers/lapsed wearers

More studies coming soon

If you are interested in taking part in any of the studies outlined, or would like further information, please either complete our online recruitment form or contact our recruitment team.

Tel: 0161 306 2132
Email: eurolens@manchester.ac.uk

Register your interest

Complete our recruitment form to register and get involved.

Recruitment form

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Study ref 750

To compare the clinical performance of two multifocal contact lens brands.

Inclusion criteria

Volunteers (aged 35 or over) who have successfully worn contact lenses within the last 12 months and who are experiencing reduced ability to focus at close range. Further inclusion criteria apply and these will be checked with you at the next stage of the recruitment process.

What’s involved

Two clinic visits (each approximately 2 hours), wearing two brands of multifocal contact lenses for approximately 25 mins each pair, eye examinations (inlcuding application of a standard optometric dye to your eyes), feeback on the contact lenses.