Paid Research Opportunity – Ophthalmic Surgeons & Surgical Staff (New York City Area)

Share Your Expertise in an Upcoming Ophthalmic Device Usability Study

Bold Insight, a leading healthcare research firm, is seeking Ophthalmic Surgeons and Surgical Scrub Nurses/Technologists to participate in an upcoming in-person usability study evaluating an innovative ophthalmic device.

This is a paid, one-on-one research opportunity designed to gather feedback from experienced ophthalmic professionals. This is not a clinical trial and does not involve patient care, medications, or live surgical procedures.

Study Overview

Location: New York City (In-Person)
Dates: Anticipated June 22–27, 2026
Format: Individual usability sessions

Participants Will:

• Complete device training
• Interact with a simulated ophthalmic device
• Perform tasks using a training model (no patient procedures)
• Provide professional feedback and insights during a discussion session

Compensation

Ophthalmic Surgeons

Total Honorarium: $1,500

• $300 for completing training
• $1,200 for completing the testing session

Surgical Scrub Nurses / Surgical Technologists

Total Honorarium: $450

• $125 for completing training
• $325 for completing the testing session

Compensation will be provided upon successful completion of all required study activities.

Participant Qualifications

Ophthalmic Surgeons

• MD or DO
• Board-certified in Ophthalmology
• Currently practicing in Ophthalmology (General Ophthalmology or Glaucoma specialty)
• XEN GelStent certified
• Experience performing XEN implant procedures

Surgical Scrub Nurses / Surgical Technologists

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Certified Surgical Technologist
• Currently provide intraoperative support for ophthalmic procedures
• Experience assisting with ophthalmic implant procedures

General Requirements

• Must reside in the United States
• Available to attend an in-person session in New York City
• Comfortable being video and audio recorded for research purposes
• Not employed by a pharmaceutical company, medical device manufacturer, or market research organization
• Willing to sign confidentiality and informed consent agreements

Additional Information

• This is a usability and research study only
• No medications, treatments, or live patient procedures are involved
• All activities are conducted using training models and simulated devices
• Participants must provide valid identification and applicable professional credentials
• All information shared during the study will remain confidential

Interested in Participating?

To learn more and determine your eligibility, please contact:

Jill Wilkinson
PracticeMatch
JWilkinson@PracticeMatch.com

About Bold Insight

Bold Insight is a healthcare-focused research firm partnering with leading pharmaceutical and medical device organizations to evaluate next-generation technologies and improve healthcare innovation through clinician feedback.

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.