Understanding blood flow in the retina
Official title: In Vivo Characterizations of Retinal Hemodynamics
Funded at Doheny Eye Institute · NIH-10898631 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how blood moves through the tiny vessels in your eyes to help keep your vision healthy, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding eye health and how to prevent eye diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Doheny Eye Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pasadena, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $381,585 |
| NIH project number | 5R01EY034218-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898631 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing retinal issues or those at risk for conditions like diabetic retinopathy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no retinal health concerns or those who do not have access to the required imaging technology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how blood flows through the tiny capillaries in the retina, which is crucial for maintaining healthy vision. By using a specialized imaging technique called adaptive optics near-confocal ophthalmoscopy, the study aims to measure the movement of red blood cells and how they are affected by various forces within the blood vessels. The findings could help identify how disruptions in blood flow may lead to eye diseases and other health issues. Ultimately, this research seeks to improve our understanding of retinal health and develop new treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatments for retinal diseases and improve overall eye health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding blood flow dynamics in other vascular systems, suggesting potential success for this novel approach in retinal studies.
Where this research is happening
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Doheny Eye Institute
Pasadena, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhang, Yuhua Liang — Doheny Eye Institute
- Study coordinator: Zhang, Yuhua Liang
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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.