A symposium focused on new technologies for restoring vision in military personnel.
Official title: The 9th Military Vision Symposium on Novel Technology and Vision Restoration.
Funded at Schepens Eye Research Institute · NIH-11074788 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This gathering is for eye care experts from both the military and civilian worlds to share new ideas and treatments for helping people, especially soldiers, who have lost their vision due to injuries, so they can find better ways to restore sight and improve recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Schepens Eye Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $45,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13EY037175-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074788 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include military personnel and civilians who have experienced eye injuries from blasts or trauma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with vision loss not related to traumatic injuries or those who do not have access to military or civilian eye care services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This symposium brings together military and civilian eye care professionals to discuss advancements in treating vision loss caused by traumatic injuries, particularly in combat situations. It aims to address the critical needs for effective treatments and rehabilitation strategies for ocular injuries sustained by soldiers and civilians alike. The event will facilitate collaboration and information exchange among experts in the field, focusing on innovative technologies and approaches to improve vision restoration outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment options and better outcomes for individuals suffering from vision loss due to traumatic injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous symposia have successfully fostered collaboration and innovation in the field of ocular trauma, indicating a positive trend in addressing similar challenges.
Where this research is happening
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Schepens Eye Research Institute
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chen, Dong Feng — Schepens Eye Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Chen, Dong Feng
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.