Understanding how the fovea affects vision in health and disease
Official title: Assessing Foveal Specializations in Health and Disease
Funded at Medical College of Wisconsin · NIH-10995395 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how certain conditions, like albinism and achromatopsia, can change the fovea, the part of your eye that helps you see clearly, and uses special imaging tools to better understand these changes so we can find better ways to help people with vision problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical College of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 1F31EY036709-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10995395 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with conditions affecting the fovea, such as albinism, achromatopsia, or those born prematurely.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with healthy foveal structure and no visual impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the fovea, a crucial part of the retina responsible for sharp vision, and how its structure can be altered by various conditions such as albinism and achromatopsia. Using advanced imaging techniques like optical coherence tomography (OCT) and adaptive optics scanning light ophthalmoscopy (AOSLO), the study aims to visualize and analyze the foveal morphology in patients. By understanding these variations, the research seeks to improve care and treatment strategies for individuals experiencing reduced visual function due to foveal abnormalities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostic tools and treatment options for patients with vision impairments related to foveal conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results using similar imaging techniques to assess retinal conditions, indicating a strong potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kreis, Joseph G — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Kreis, Joseph G
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.