The doctors at Retina Consultants of Orange County are committed to bringing the most advanced medical and surgical care available. As part of this commitment, we look towards the future in eye care. From gene therapy trials to treating complex retina diseases, we have the experience you are looking for to set your mind at ease! Study-related questions can be answered in depth by the doctors or clinical research staff. What are you waiting for? Start your journey to health and happiness and choose Retina Consultants of Orange County for cutting-edge eye care unlike anywhere else!
- Clinical research trials are conducted in a series of phases; each one is designed to answer a separate research question about the investigated drug.
- Phase 1: Researchers test a new treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety and determine a safe dosage range; side effects are identified.
- Phase 2: The treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
- Phase 3: The treatment is given to large groups of people to confirm effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
- Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug’s effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.
- Research patients potentially get treatments before they are available to the general public. If you may be interested, ask your doctor about your potential research options.