Understanding Vision Problems in Premature Babies
The Underlying Mechanisms of Visual Impairment and Myopia in Prematurity
['FUNDING_R01'] · OAKLAND UNIVERSITY · NIH-11132886
This project aims to understand why premature babies often develop vision problems and nearsightedness.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OAKLAND UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11132886 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We want to understand how vision problems and nearsightedness develop in babies born prematurely. Our focus is on how the eye's early development, specifically natural electrical signals called 'retinal waves,' might be disrupted. We are also looking at how oxygen therapy, sometimes given to premature babies, can lead to a condition called retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), which causes vision loss. By learning more about these processes, we hope to find new ways to prevent and treat these eye conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is focused on understanding conditions that affect premature infants, particularly those who develop vision impairment or nearsightedness.
Not a fit: Patients who are not premature or do not have vision problems related to prematurity may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to prevent or treat vision problems and nearsightedness in children born prematurely.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds on preliminary findings to explore new mechanisms, as the exact causes of these vision problems are not yet fully understood.
Where this research is happening
ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES
- OAKLAND UNIVERSITY — ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ZHANG, DAO-QI — OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: ZHANG, DAO-QI
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.