Optically Induced Eye Growth and Myopia Mechanisms
Official title: Optically Induced Anisometropias
Funded at Research Foundation for the State University of New York, the · NIH-11530240 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant explores how visual experiences shape eye growth to prevent or treat myopia in both children and adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Foundation for the State University of New York, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albany, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $732,802 |
| NIH project number | 7R01EY003611-43 |
| Project ID | NIH-11530240 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include children and adults affected by myopia or at high risk for developing myopia.
✕Less likely to help
People without myopia or risk factors may not directly benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The project aims to understand why some people develop myopia and how visual experience influences how the eye grows. It will study vision-dependent processes in eye growth and test new drug approaches that could prevent or reduce myopia. Although many experiments require non-human work, findings could be applied to people to reduce the risk of vision loss from myopia-related conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the research could lead to new ways to prevent or slow myopia, preserving vision and reducing related eye diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work has shown that visual experience can influence eye growth, with potential for translational therapies in humans.
Where this research is happening
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Research Foundation for the State University of New York, the
Albany, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ostrin, Lisa a — Research Foundation for the State University of New York, the
- Study coordinator: Ostrin, Lisa a
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.