Creating a new tool to safely treat and diagnose eye diseases
Development of the First-ever Safe and Effective Anterior Chamber Paracentesis Instrument to Treat and Diagnose Ocular Diseases
This study is working on a new tool to make a common eye procedure safer and easier for patients with serious eye conditions like glaucoma and retinal detachments, helping to protect their vision during treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | F Square Medical LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Teaneck, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915425 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a specialized instrument for anterior chamber paracentesis (ACP), a procedure used to treat and diagnose various ocular diseases. Currently, the lack of a dedicated tool for ACP leads to complications during the procedure, which can threaten patients' vision. The new instrument aims to improve the safety and effectiveness of ACP by providing better control and precision, ultimately reducing the risk of complications. Patients undergoing treatment for conditions like glaucoma, retinal detachments, and other serious eye diseases may benefit from this advancement.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults experiencing acute ocular conditions that require anterior chamber paracentesis, such as glaucoma or retinal detachment.
Not a fit: Patients with stable ocular conditions that do not require invasive procedures or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the safety and effectiveness of treatments for serious eye conditions, potentially preserving patients' vision.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been advancements in ocular treatment tools, this specific approach to developing a dedicated ACP instrument is novel and has not been previously tested.
Where this research is happening
Teaneck, United States
- F Square Medical LLC — Teaneck, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Farah, Samer — F Square Medical LLC
- Study coordinator: Farah, Samer
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 below.