Understanding how the brain perceives depth using both eyes
Official title: Cortical basis of binocular depth perception
Funded at University of Arizona · NIH-11237691 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how our brains learn to see depth using both eyes, especially during important growth stages, by observing mice to understand how problems like crossed eyes can change depth perception.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $64,560 |
| NIH project number | 7R01EY034092-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11237691 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children with amblyopia or other visual disorders that affect depth perception.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with normal vision or those whose visual disorders are not related to binocular depth perception may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the brain develops the ability to perceive depth through binocular vision, particularly during critical developmental periods. By studying mice, the researchers will explore how disruptions in normal vision, such as misalignment of the eyes, can affect depth perception. They will utilize advanced imaging techniques to observe changes in the visual cortex and measure how depth perception develops and adapts in response to visual experiences. The goal is to uncover the underlying mechanisms that contribute to depth perception and how they can be influenced by abnormal visual conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for visual disorders like amblyopia, enhancing depth perception in affected individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding visual processing and plasticity in the brain, making this approach promising yet still exploring novel aspects of depth perception.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arizona
Tucson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcgee, Aaron W — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Mcgee, Aaron W
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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.