Home-based visual field testing for glaucoma patients
Clustered home assessment of visual fields in patients with glaucoma
This study is testing a new, easy way for people with glaucoma to check their vision at home using a virtual reality headset, so they can keep track of any changes in their eyesight more often and get the help they need faster.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vivid Vision, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10928712 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the way glaucoma patients monitor their vision by developing a home-based visual field test called Vivid Vision Perimetry (VVP-10). Using a low-cost virtual reality headset, patients can perform the test in a user-friendly manner, allowing for more frequent data collection compared to traditional methods. The goal is to detect any progression of visual field loss quickly, which is crucial for timely treatment. This approach aims to reduce patient anxiety about their vision stability and improve overall management of glaucoma.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are glaucoma patients who require regular monitoring of their visual fields.
Not a fit: Patients with stable vision who do not have glaucoma may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide glaucoma patients with a more accessible and efficient way to monitor their vision, leading to better treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using virtual reality for medical testing, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, UNITED STATES
- Vivid Vision, INC. — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Backus, Benjamin T — Vivid Vision, INC.
- Study coordinator: Backus, Benjamin T
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.