Advancing Eye Care Through Research
Newsom Eye participates in FDA clinical studies across ophthalmic subspecialties — which is how our patients often reach new treatments years before they are widely available.
How FDA clinical studies shape eye care
At Newsom Eye we advance the field of eye care through rigorous research and participation in FDA studies. Our dedication to improving patient outcomes drives us to collaborate with leading researchers and institutions to investigate innovative treatments, technologies and interventions.
We actively participate in FDA studies to provide the highest quality of care to our patients. These studies evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new medications, devices and procedures before they are made widely available, and contributing to the development of groundbreaking therapies has the potential to transform lives.
Our physicians and researchers participate in numerous FDA studies across ophthalmic subspecialties — from investigating treatments for retinal diseases to evaluating innovative surgical techniques for cataract and refractive surgery.
- Principal Investigator for the RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens.
- Multiple FDA studies across ophthalmic subspecialties.
- Early access to therapies before they are widely available.
What research participation means for you
By participating in FDA studies we offer patients access to the latest therapies and interventions — often well before they reach general practice.
It also changes the standard of care in the building. A practice running trials has to document outcomes rigorously, and that discipline carries into routine surgery whether or not you are enrolled in anything.
Participation is always voluntary and always explained fully. If a study is relevant to your condition, your doctor will tell you what it involves, what the alternatives are, and what happens if you decline.
- Access to treatments before they are widely available.
- Rigorous outcome tracking that raises the standard for everyone.
- Always voluntary, always fully explained.
Frequently asked questions about our studies
Does Newsom Eye participate in clinical research?
Yes. We actively participate in FDA studies to provide the highest quality of care to our patients, collaborating with leading researchers and institutions.
What is an FDA study?
A clinical study that evaluates the safety and effectiveness of new medications, devices and procedures before they are made widely available for general use.
What areas do your studies cover?
Our physicians and researchers participate in numerous FDA studies across ophthalmic subspecialties, from treatments for retinal diseases to innovative surgical techniques for cataract and refractive surgery.
What is the Light Adjustable Lens study?
Newsom Eye served as a Principal Investigator for the RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens — the implant whose prescription is adjusted after surgery, once your eye has healed.
Can I take part in a study?
If a study is relevant to your condition, your doctor will discuss it with you. Participation is voluntary and requires meeting the specific criteria of that study.
Does taking part cost me anything?
That varies by study. The specific terms, including any costs or reimbursements, are explained in full before you decide.
What if I do not want to participate?
Nothing changes about your care. Participation is entirely voluntary and declining has no effect on the treatment you receive.
How does research benefit patients who are not enrolled?
It gives the practice early experience with new technology, and the outcome-tracking discipline that trials require carries into routine surgical care.
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Care built on evidence
Ask your Newsom Eye doctor whether any current study is relevant to your condition — or simply book an evaluation and see what the research changes about your options.