Enhancing eye imaging technology for better disease understanding
Improving rigor and reproducibility in adaptive optics ophthalmoscopy
This study is working on making a special eye imaging technique better so that doctors can see tiny details in your retina more clearly and consistently, helping them understand how aging affects vision and ensuring everyone gets the same high-quality results no matter where they go for care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10653020 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving adaptive optics ophthalmoscopy, a technique that allows doctors to see microscopic structures in the retina without invasive procedures. The project aims to standardize this technology to ensure consistent and accurate results across different medical centers. It involves creating calibrated model eyes to correct image distortions and developing imaging protocols that account for individual eye differences. Additionally, the research will compile a dataset of healthy photoreceptor images to understand how aging affects vision.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are free of eye diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with existing eye diseases or conditions may not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better management of eye diseases, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in improving imaging techniques for eye diseases, indicating that this approach could build on established successes.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dubra, Alfredo — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Dubra, Alfredo
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.