Your Partner for Unmatched Expertise in Ophthalmology Clinical Research

Delivering custom solutions and personalized, high-touch service for an exceptional experience.

Ophthalmology is Our Passion

At Lexitas, we excel in understanding patient treatment pathways, provider and research networks, and market opportunities for innovative vision solutions. Our teams have in-depth knowledge of the clinical endpoints used to support registrational approvals, the nuances for ensuring on-time patient recruitment, and the significance of recruiting the right patients for the right trial. Our deep therapeutic expertise extends from anterior segment conditions to complex retinal diseases, providing sponsors with a knowledgeable partner across the entire spectrum of ophthalmic drug and device development.

Full-Service Solutions & Support

Our integrated team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, clinical operations specialists, and imaging experts work seamlessly together to deliver precise, reliable, and impactful results.

Early Stage Consulting

Accelerate development with expert insights, regulatory guidance, and access to leading ophthalmology KOLs and investigators. Strategic consulting, advisory board support, and competitive intelligence help validate development plans and position programs for clinical and commercial success.

Led by David Tanzer, MD, ABO

Chief Medical Officer

Medical & Regulatory Writing

Our subject matter experts leverage their extensive ophthalmology experience to produce scientifically sound documents. We work collaboratively and proactively across teams to ensure that our documents meet regulatory requirements.

Led by Silke Thode, Ph.D.

Sr. Director, Medical Writing

Lexitas Global

Our network of global partnerships spans over 70 countries and connects us to over 3,700 local therapeutic experts, ensuring we can effectively address the unique operational, regulatory, and market access nuances of each region.

Led by Andy Lipetz

Vice President, Commercial Operations & Partnerships

Clinical Operations

Full range of clinical operations, from study design all the way to close-out. Our teams help you plan, implement, manage, and execute the entire process, while our strong ophthalmology site relationships make the Lexitas difference.

Led by Ryan Kaiser

Vice President, Operations

Medical Monitoring

Our ophthalmology experts provide proactive medical and scientific oversight of all clinical trial activity to ensure subject safety and trial integrity.

Led by David Tanzer, M.D., ABO, and Nevin El-Nimri, OD, PhD

Chief Medical Officer and Sr. Director, Clinical & Medical Affairs

Data Management, Biostatistics & Statistical Programming

Transform your data into actionable insights with the expertise of our data management and biostatistics team. Their tailored guidance supports every stage of your development journey, ensuring precision and impact.

Led by Carrie Ketchem and Diane Murray

Sr. Director, Biostatistics & Statistical Programming and Associate Director, Data Management

Reading Center Services

Our in-house Reading Center delivers accurate, efficient and timely image assessments. You’ll get faster and direct communication, with greater transparency than working with a third-party reading center.

Led by Cailyn Yamarino

Sr. Director, Reading Center

BCVA Certification Program

Ophthalmology-trained CRAs conduct live tester certification, approve site resources, and certify refraction rooms in real time to promote consistent visual acuity testing, reduce inter-site variability, and support high-quality clinical trial data.

Led by Nevin El-Nimri, OD, PhD

Sr. Director, Clinical & Medical Affairs

Modified NEI CFS Scale & Training

A validated, standardized approach to corneal staining assessment that improves grading consistency across sites. Interactive training and certification help support reliable endpoint evaluation and high-quality clinical trial data.

Led by Nevin El-Nimri, OD, PhD

Sr. Director, Clinical & Medical Affairs

Early Stage Consulting

Accelerate development with expert insights, regulatory guidance, and access to leading ophthalmology KOLs and investigators. Strategic consulting, advisory board support, and competitive intelligence help validate development plans and position programs for clinical and commercial success.

Led by David Tanzer, MD, ABO

Chief Medical Officer

Medical & Regulatory Writing

Our subject matter experts leverage their extensive ophthalmology experience to produce scientifically sound documents. We work collaboratively and proactively across teams to ensure that our documents meet regulatory requirements.

Led by Silke Thode, Ph.D.

Sr. Director, Medical Writing

Lexitas Global

Our network of global partnerships spans over 70 countries and connects us to over 3,700 local therapeutic experts, ensuring we can effectively address the unique operational, regulatory, and market access nuances of each region.

Led by Andy Lipetz

Vice President, Commercial Operations & Partnerships

Clinical Operations

Full range of clinical operations, from study design all the way to close-out. Our teams help you plan, implement, manage, and execute the entire process, while our strong ophthalmology site relationships make the Lexitas difference.

Led by Ryan Kaiser

Vice President, Operations

Medical Monitoring

Our ophthalmology experts provide proactive medical and scientific oversight of all clinical trial activity to ensure subject safety and trial integrity.

Led by David Tanzer, M.D., ABO, and Nevin El-Nimri, OD, PhD

Chief Medical Officer and Sr. Director, Clinical & Medical Affairs

Data Management, Biostatistics & Statistical Programming

Transform your data into actionable insights with the expertise of our data management and biostatistics team. Their tailored guidance supports every stage of your development journey, ensuring precision and impact.

Led by Carrie Ketchem and Diane Murray

Sr. Director, Biostatistics & Statistical Programming and Associate Director, Data Management

Reading Center Services

Our in-house Reading Center delivers accurate, efficient and timely image assessments. You’ll get faster and direct communication, with greater transparency than working with a third-party reading center.

Led by Cailyn Yamarino

Sr. Director, Reading Center

BCVA Certification Program

Ophthalmology-trained CRAs conduct live tester certification, approve site resources, and certify refraction rooms in real time to promote consistent visual acuity testing, reduce inter-site variability, and support high-quality clinical trial data.

Led by Nevin El-Nimri, OD, PhD

Sr. Director, Clinical & Medical Affairs

Modified NEI CFS Scale & Training

A validated, standardized approach to corneal staining assessment that improves grading consistency across sites. Interactive training and certification help support reliable endpoint evaluation and high-quality clinical trial data.

Led by Nevin El-Nimri, OD, PhD

Sr. Director, Clinical & Medical Affairs

Partner with Lexitas for unparalleled expertise in ophthalmic clinical trials, ensuring timely and successful outcomes tailored to your study’s unique needs.