Understanding how glaucoma affects daily life and quality of life
Official title: Functional Testing and Quality of Life in Glaucoma
Funded at Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center · NIH-11418060 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project looks at how different patterns of vision loss from glaucoma influence everyday activities and overall well-being, and aims to translate that into practical guidance for patients and clinicians.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $668,852 |
| NIH project number | 5R01EY034554-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11418060 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with glaucoma who experience central or peripheral visual field loss and are navigating daily activities and treatment decisions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with glaucoma whose vision loss patterns do not significantly impact daily living or who are not concerned with quality-of-life measures may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
Glaucoma can cause uneven vision loss, and this research will identify which parts of the visual field matter most for quality of life. The team will create simple, real-world metrics that predict how a patient’s vision problems affect daily tasks without relying solely on lengthy questionnaires. These metrics will help clinicians tailor treatment and counseling to each patient’s unique vision loss pattern. The project focuses on patient-reported outcomes and practical activity implications to support better disease management and adherence to treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could receive personalized guidance on how their specific vision loss may affect daily activities and what management choices might best protect quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Earlier work shows that vision loss location influences daily function, and this project aims to translate that into actionable patient-facing metrics.
Where this research is happening
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Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gardiner, Stuart — Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center
- Study coordinator: Gardiner, Stuart
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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.