Ophthalmology

MI-SIGHT Study

University of Michigan (UM)

Top R-L: Jade Livingston, Cecilia Rutherford, Tracey Bell, Kirk Smith, Jonathan Arbogast, David Hutton, Clarence Pierce; Bottom R-L: Mildred Silva Zuccara, Suzanne Winter, Paula Anne Newman-Casey, David Bush, Mia Woodward.

Michigan Screening and Intervention for Glaucoma and Eye Health through Telemedicine: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial

The Michigan Screening and Intervention for Glaucoma and Eye Health through Telemedicine (MI-SIGHT) Program uses a technology-based eye disease testing screening protocol. The tests are reviewed by an eye doctor with expertise in telemedicine to identify people who need further care for eye diseases. To understand whether the MI-SIGHT Program improves glaucoma and eye disease detection, we will compare the MI-SIGHT Program to a standard comprehensive examination with an eye doctor in a randomized controlled trial.

This is the best research method to understand whether a new technology-based exam is more effective compared to the standard exam. After the completion of the MI-SIGHT Program randomized controlled trial, we will know whether to recommend the MI-SIGHT Program as the new “standard of care” to policymakers for glaucoma and eye disease screening.

Leadership

  • Paula Anne Newman-Casey, MD, MS

    • Principal Investigator
    • Jerome Jacobson Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, UM
    • Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
    • Associate Chair, Clinical Research, UM
    Paula Anne Newman-Casey, MD, MS

  • Amanda Bicket, MD, MSE

    • Co-Investigator
    • Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, UM
    Amanda Bicket, MD, MSE

  • Angela Elam, MD

    • Co-Investigator
    • Co-I, Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, UM
    Angela Elam, MD

  • Michele Heisler, MD, MPA

    • Co-Investigator
    • Kutsche Memorial Research Professor of Internal Medicine, UM
    • Professor of Internal Medicine and Health Behavior and Health Equity, UM
    Michele Heisler, MD, MPA

  • Kristen Nwanyanwu, MD, MBA, MHS

    • Co-Investigator
    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, UM
    Kristen Nwanyanwu, MD, MBA, MHS

  • Maria Woodward, MD, MS

    • Co-Investigator
    • Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, UM
    • Section Leader, Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery, UM
    Maria Woodward, MD, MS

Our Team

  • Jonathan Arbogast, MD

    • Family Medicine, Hamilton Community Health Network

  • Tracey Bell

    • Customer Service Representative, Hamilton Community Health Network

  • David Bush, OD

    • Optometrist, Hamilton Community Health Network

  • Michael Giacalone, Jr., MD

    • CMO, Hamilton Community Health Network

  • David Hutton, PhD, MS

    • Professor of Health Management and Policy, UM

  • Jade Livingston, BS

    • Ophthalmic Technician/Glaucoma Counselor, UM

  • Ming-Chen (Amy) Lu, MS

    • Statistician Senior, UM

  • Phalatha McHaney-Connor, BS, CCRC

    • Clinical Research Coordinator/Glaucoma Counselor, UM

  • Thy Nguyen, BS

    • Research Administrator, UM

  • Leslie Niziol, MS

    • Statistician Lead, UM

  • Clarence Pierce

    • Chief Executive Officer, Hamilton Community Health Network

  • Cecilia Rutherford, MSN, RN

    • Chief Operating Officer, Hamilton Community Health Network

  • Mildred Silva Zuccara, MBBS

    • Ophthalmic Technician/Glaucoma Counselor, UM

  • Kirk D. Smith, MHSA

    • Chief Administrative Officer, Hamilton Community Health Network

  • Suzanne Winter, MS, CCRC, ACRP-PM

    • Clinical Research Project Manager, UM

  • Jodi Zalecki

    • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, Hamilton Community Health Network

  • Tianyun Zhang, MS

    • Senior Software Developer, UM

Enrolling Details and Eligibility

Inclusion criteria: 

  • ≥18 years of age 
  • Speak English or Spanish

Exclusion criteria:

  • Significant eye pain (> 8 out of 10) 
  • Sudden decrease in vision (within 1 week) 
  • Double vision that doesn’t stop when you blink and stops no matter what eye you cover (not blurred, but seeing 2 objects
  • Pregnant women
  • Prisoners
  • Cognitive impairment - unable to give an ocular and social history
  • Moving outside of Michigan or driving distance to the clinic within 6 months

Contact Us

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