Investigating how different light wavelengths affect eye growth and vision stability.
Effects of wavelength on achieving and maintaining emmetropia
This study is looking at how different colors of light can affect eye growth in teenagers and young adults, with the goal of finding ways to keep their vision clear and prevent nearsightedness.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10480816 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores how specific wavelengths of light can influence the growth of the eye during critical developmental periods. By studying the mechanisms that regulate eye growth, particularly in adolescents and young adults, the research aims to identify effective strategies to maintain clear vision and prevent conditions like myopia. The approach involves using animal models to understand the visual cues that signal the eye to either grow or slow down its growth, which is crucial for achieving and maintaining emmetropia, or normal vision.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults, particularly those at risk of developing myopia.
Not a fit: Patients who are already experiencing severe myopia or other advanced eye conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new methods for preventing myopia and improving long-term vision health in young people.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding eye growth mechanisms, but this specific approach to using light wavelengths is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gawne, Timothy J — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Gawne, Timothy J
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.