At Penn State Hershey Eye Center, research is critical in providing the best possible patient care. Modern research demands a broad range of talents to solve complex problems. For example, Penn State faculty participate in several national clinical research studies, including the Age-Related Eye Disease Study II, Pediatric Eye Disease Interest Group, Diabetic Retinopathy clinical Research Network, and Standard Care vs. Corticosteroid for Retinal Vein Occlusion Study. These National Eye Institute-supported projects provide our patients access to the most advanced treatment options. Our clinical studies are conducted through the Lions clinical Research Unit, which provides high-quality, personalized and confidential care for patients who participate in clinical research.  More....