A smart occlusion dose monitor to help kids with amblyopia wear patches
Official title: AmblyoGo" a 'Smart' Easy-to-use Occlusion Dose Monitor (ODM) for Amblyopia in Children
Funded at Edge Eye Labs INC. · NIH-11410213 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new device called AmblyoGo helps children with amblyopia wear their eye patches more consistently by automatically tracking patch wear and sharing simple feedback with families and clinicians.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edge Eye Labs INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | August 10, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,123,233 |
| NIH project number | 1R44EY039171-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11410213 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children aged 0-11 years who are undergoing occlusion therapy for amblyopia and their caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Children not using patching or those without amblyopia would not be eligible or benefit from this device.
What this research studies
AmblyoGo is a wearable sensor system that attaches to a child’s glasses and uses magnets to detect when a patch is worn, sending data by Bluetooth to a home base and cloud platform. The trial aims to finalize and validate this system for real-world clinical use, with attention to safety, ease of use, and accurate wear-time measurement. Families and clinicians will receive real-time feedback to support adherence and optimize treatment outcomes for children aged 0-11 with amblyopia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the device could improve patch-adherence, shorten treatment duration, and improve visual outcomes for children with amblyopia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot work showed good acceptability and concordance between ODM data and parental diaries, supporting potential benefit in larger trials.
Where this research is happening
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Edge Eye Labs INC.
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nyongo, Omondi Luthuli — Edge Eye Labs INC.
- Study coordinator: Nyongo, Omondi Luthuli
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.