Cincinnati, OH
Ophthalmology Research Site
In partnership with the MidWest Eye Center, Meridian Clinical Research performs clinical trials related to disorders of the eye. This site explores medicines being studied for their effect on diabetic macular edema, macular degeneration, dry eye, diabetic retinopathy, and more.
About this research site
Meridian acquired Sterling Research Group of Cincinnati, OH in 2021. Sterling Research Group served the greater Cincinnati area for more than 20 years and collaborated closely with Meridian Clinical Research for decades as longtime members of a leading research site network. Meridian will further the clinical research excellence Sterling founded, while also expanding benefits to Cincinnati research study participants and to the research studies we support.
Join a clinical trial in Cincinnati
For more information about joining a clinical study in Cincinnati, complete the form on this page. After you submit your information, a Meridian enrollment specialist will call you to talk about the study. There is no obligation to join — you decide if the study is right for you.
Participating in a study is an important decision — we’re here to help you before, during, and after studies.
Phone: (513) 381-3320 (call center)
Phone: (513) 643-3937 (clinic)
Meridian Clinical Research
2055 Reading Rd., Suite 330
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Clinical Research Partner Website
www.midwesteyecenter.com
Hours
Monday through Friday
7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Upcoming research studies in Macon
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Meet Your Physicians
Every clinical trial is overseen by a Principal Investigator – a physician who is responsible for the rights, safety and welfare of the study participants. Research studies at our Cincinnati ophthalmology research site are conducted in partnership with Dr. Devine at MidWest Eye Center.

Christopher Devine, MD, FACS
Dr. Devine is a Board Certified Ophthamologist who specializes in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Northwestern University. He spent his residency at the University of Tennessee. A few of the conditions Dr. Devine treats include:
- Floaters/Flashes
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Macular Hole
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Tear
- Diabetes