Understanding how vision problems develop in children
Afferent and Efferent Visual Systems During Abnormal Vision Development
This study is looking at how vision problems like lazy eye and crossed eyes develop in babies and young kids, and it aims to find out how their eyes work together to help us understand how to prevent and treat these issues better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10764922 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the development of vision issues such as amblyopia and strabismus in infants and young children. It focuses on how the interactions between the afferent (incoming) and efferent (outgoing) visual systems contribute to these conditions. By examining retinal blur detection and accommodative responses in infants with different levels of hyperopia, the study aims to identify critical factors that lead to poor visual outcomes. The findings could help in developing preventive measures and effective treatments for these visual disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include infants and young children, particularly those with hyperopia or a family history of strabismus or amblyopia.
Not a fit: Patients with normal vision development and no history of visual disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and treating vision problems in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding visual system interactions, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roberts, Tawna — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Roberts, Tawna
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.