Automated evaluation of eye movement disorders for better diagnosis and treatment
Official title: Development of Automated Motility and Strabismus Evaluation for diagnosis and treatment
Funded at Iowa City VA Medical Center · NIH-10996237 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new ways to help doctors better and faster diagnose strabismus, a condition where the eyes don’t line up properly, especially for veterans, so they can get the right treatment and improve their everyday lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iowa City VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I01RX004785-01A2 |
| Project ID | NIH-10996237 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include veterans diagnosed with strabismus or experiencing double vision, particularly those over the age of 21.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have strabismus or related eye movement disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing automated methods to evaluate strabismus, a condition where the eyes are misaligned, which affects many veterans. The project aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosing eye movement abnormalities and strabismus by utilizing advanced algorithms and automated analysis techniques. By streamlining the evaluation process, the research seeks to reduce the burden on healthcare providers and enhance the quality of care for patients. The ultimate goal is to provide timely and effective treatment options that can significantly improve patients' daily functioning and quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and effective treatments for veterans suffering from strabismus and related vision issues.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using automated techniques for diagnosing eye conditions, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Iowa City VA Medical Center
Iowa City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dumitrescu, Alina Valentina — Iowa City VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Dumitrescu, Alina Valentina
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.