Understanding and Treating Vision Loss
Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11016910
This effort at the Iowa City VA helps find and treat eye and nervous system problems that cause vision loss in Veterans and the general population.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11016910 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program focuses on finding the earliest signs of eye and nervous system disorders that can lead to blindness, as well as tracking how these conditions change and respond to treatments. Researchers are discovering new ways to treat these conditions by studying how diseases affect vision. They use advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to find important signs of eye and brain disorders, including how eyes, pupils, and eyelids move. Many health issues can show up in the eyes, making this a great way to detect and develop new treatments for both eye and body-wide problems.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates would be individuals experiencing or at risk for vision loss due to eye or nervous system disorders, including Veterans.
Not a fit: Patients without vision loss or related neurological conditions are unlikely to directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments for various causes of vision loss, improving quality of life for many.
How similar studies have performed: This effort aims to discover new treatment innovations and early detection methods, building upon existing knowledge while exploring novel applications of technology like AI.
Where this research is happening
IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES
- IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER — IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KARDON, RANDY H. — IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: KARDON, RANDY H.
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: CNS Diseases