Clinical Research and Trials Centres
We have two Clinical Research and Trials Centres in Australia. One is based, on campus, at the University of New South Wales in Randwick and the other in south western Sydney’s Macarthur.
These are specialised clinical research facilities with capabilities and programs designed to meet the needs of the ophthalmic industry. We develop and test:
- Contact lenses
- Contact lens solutions
- Spectacles
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New instruments and techniques
- Therapeutic Drugs
Participant Populations
In addition to our Australian clinical trials centres, we have a clinical research facility at BHVI China, Guangzhou. We currently have more than 2,500 and 1,200 active participants listed at our Sydney and Guangzhou facilities, respectively.
We partner with other international collaborators when trials require special populations or larger sample sizes.
Standards and Guidelines
All BHVI optometrists are highly qualified and undergo regular training to maintain and enhance general and specialised optometric skills.
We meet a range of local and international regulations and guidelines including:
- National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research
- Australian Clinical Trial Handbook (TGA)
- Good Clinical Practice ( ISO 14155:2020)
- The World Health Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki – Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects.
Cutting Edge Technology
We develop specialised instruments and software for our clinical research. We have cutting-edge commercial instruments, such as optical coherence tomography and laser interferometric biometry.
Contact Lens Metrology
- Lens parameter measurements in accordance with ISO standards.
- Visualisation of optical zones and defects using unique Contact Lens Quality Analyser.
- Measuring the shape of soft contact lenses, including base curve profile.
- Assessment of contact lens optical performance for central and peripheral vision using life size model eye.
Material Testing
- Customised micro-tensiometer to measure mechanical properties of contact lens materials under on-eye conditions.
- Determination of equivalent water content.
- Assessing surface wettability using meniscus height and meniscus force methods.
- Spectral transmission and refractive index measurements.
- Hydraulic conductivity of contact lens and related materials.
Developed and Validated Clinical Assessment Tools
- Electronic Vision Charts for distance, intermediate and near.
- Testing of peripheral contrast sensitivity.
- Dynamic vision assessment, i.e. vision after blink.
- Peripheral refraction measurement.