Research projects currently requiring volunteers
Volunteers required for Glaucoma Vision Research
This research study investigates new tests for vision loss due to glaucoma. Two main groups of volunteers are required. Volunteers (18-35, 45-75 years of age) who have normal vision (with or without glasses) for their age with no health problems known to affect vision. Glaucoma volunteers (45-75 years of age) need to be currently treated for the condition, and have relatively good vision with no other eye or health problems known to affect vision.
Two sessions of two hours each are involved. These include an abbreviated clinical eye examination and computer based testing. Volunteers will be reimbursed $20 per session to contribute to travel expenses.
HREC 1136795.1 Enquiries:
Jia Jia Lek 9035 9979 / j.lek@ student.unimelb.edu.auVolunteers with normal hearing and vision required
Volunteers aged between 60 and 75 are required for a research project assessing how the brain combines information from sight and sound. Participants must have normal hearing, normal vision (with or without glasses) and no health problems known to affect vision or hearing. Participation involves three sessions of two hours each. These include an abbreviated eye and hearing examination and tests involving the presentation of lights and sounds. Volunteers will be reimbursed $20 per session to contribute towards travel expenses. Enquiries:
Cassandra Brooks 9349 7479 / cjbrooks@ student.unimelb.edu.auVolunteers required for driver fatigue study
Volunteers aged 18-30 are invited for a study of fatigue detection. Two tasks will be performed while participants' eye movements, heart rate and skin resistance are recorded. The main task involves taking a slow, monotonous two-hour drive in a driving simulator. Before and after the drive participants will detect when changes occur in images on a computer monitor. The time commitment needed is approximately 3.5 hours, and all test sessions will begin at 1:00pm. Participants will receive $50 for their time. Enquiries and further information:
Andrea Phillipou 9349 7423 / ap@ unimelb.edu.au.