Paid Research Opportunity – Ophthalmic Surgeons & Surgical Staff (NYC Area)

A leading healthcare research firm is seeking Ophthalmic Surgeons and Surgical Scrub Nurses/Technologists to participate in an upcoming in-person usability study focused on an innovative ophthalmic device.

This is a paid, one-on-one research opportunity—not a clinical trial—where participants will interact with a simulated device and provide professional feedback.

Study Details

• Location: New York City (in-person)
• Dates: Anticipated June 15–18, 2026
• Format: Individual sessions (not a focus group)
• Activities:
  • Device training
  • Simulated use on a training model (no patient procedures)
  • Feedback discussion

Compensation

• Ophthalmic Surgeons: Up to $1,050 total
  • $300 (30-min training)
  • $750 (75-min session)
• Surgical Scrub Nurses / Surgical Technologists: Up to $375 total
  • $125 (30-min training)
  • $250 (60-min session)

Participant Requirements

Ophthalmic Surgeons

• MD or DO, board-certified in Ophthalmology
• Currently practicing (general or glaucoma specialty)
• XEN GelStent certified
• Experience performing XEN implant procedures

Surgical Scrub Nurses / Technologists

• RN or Surgical Technologist
• Currently provide intraoperative support for ophthalmic procedures
• Experience assisting with ophthalmic implant procedures

General Qualifications

• Must reside in the United States
• Able to attend a full in-person session
• Comfortable being video/audio recorded for research purposes
• Not employed by a pharmaceutical, medical device, or market research company
• Willing to sign consent and confidentiality agreements

Additional Information

• This is a usability study only—no medications or live procedures involved
• All activities are performed on training models
• Participants must bring valid ID and professional credentials
• Sessions are confidential and for research purposes only

Interested in Participating?

For more information or to see if you qualify, please reach out:

Jill Wilkinson
PracticeMatch
JWilkinson@Practicematch.com 

This study is conducted by Bold Insight, a healthcare research firm, in partnership with a leading pharmaceutical and medical device organization, to evaluate next-generation ophthalmic technologies, including XEN-based systems.