Improving vision for people with visual field loss using innovative prism designs
Official title: Visual Field Expansion Through Innovative Multi-periscopic Prism Design (AD)
Funded at Schepens Eye Research Institute · NIH-11171202 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing new prism devices designed to help people with vision loss from brain injuries or eye diseases see obstacles better and avoid accidents, making it easier for them to stay safe and independent in their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Schepens Eye Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $107,077 |
| NIH project number | 3R01EY023385-10S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11171202 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing visual field loss due to conditions like stroke, brain injuries, or retinal diseases such as choroideremia and glaucoma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with intact visual fields or those whose visual impairments are not related to field loss may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing new prism devices that can help individuals with visual field loss, often caused by brain injuries or retinal diseases, to better detect obstacles and avoid collisions. Current visual aids have limitations, but the innovative design aims to expand the visual field more effectively by shifting images from blind areas into the seeing field. By addressing the peak collision risk zones, these prisms could significantly enhance the safety and independence of patients. The study will involve testing these devices to evaluate their effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could greatly improve the quality of life for patients with visual field loss by enhancing their ability to navigate safely and independently.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been various approaches to assist those with visual field loss, this innovative prism design represents a novel attempt to address specific limitations of existing devices.
Where this research is happening
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Schepens Eye Research Institute
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peli, Eli — Schepens Eye Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Peli, Eli
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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.