Improving glaucoma diagnosis using personalized patterns and eye anatomy
Personalizing Glaucoma Diagnosis by Disease Specific Patterns and Individual Eye Anatomy
['FUNDING_R01'] · SCHEPENS EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE · NIH-10669671
This study is looking to improve how we diagnose glaucoma by examining patterns of vision loss and the unique structure of each person's eye, using data from many visual field tests, so that doctors can better predict vision changes and offer more personalized treatments for patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | SCHEPENS EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10669671 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the diagnosis of glaucoma by analyzing visual field loss patterns and incorporating individual eye anatomy. By utilizing data from nearly half a million visual field tests collected from multiple clinical centers, the project seeks to identify specific patterns of glaucomatous vision loss and develop new diagnostic indices. These indices will help predict the likelihood of vision loss and assess the progression of the disease over time, ultimately leading to more tailored treatment options for patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with glaucoma or those at risk of developing the disease.
Not a fit: Patients with other unrelated eye conditions or those without glaucoma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and personalized glaucoma diagnoses, improving patient outcomes and treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using personalized approaches for diagnosing eye diseases, suggesting that this methodology could yield significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- SCHEPENS EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ELZE, TOBIAS — SCHEPENS EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: ELZE, TOBIAS
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.
Conditions: Eye diseases, eye disorder, ocular disease, ocular disorder