Asthenopia

This study tests whether a daily astaxanthin supplement can reduce digital eye strain in children aged 6–18 who use electronic devices. Seventy children with mild to moderate eye strain will take either astaxanthin or a placebo for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if the supplement i…

This study tests whether Vit-A-Vision, an eye ointment used up to three times daily, can improve dry eye symptoms like burning and irritation. About 77 adults with dry eye disease will use the ointment for 30 days. Researchers will measure tear film stability and symptom scores t…

This study investigates how the eye's focusing ability changes after 20 minutes of looking at a screen up close (25 cm) compared to looking at a distant object (10 m). Healthy adults aged 18-35 will perform focusing tasks while a wavefront sensor measures their eye's response. Th…

This study screens people with eye diseases to see if they can join other research studies at the National Eye Institute. No treatment is given. Participants undergo eye exams, blood tests, and other procedures to diagnose or evaluate their condition. The goal is simply to determ…

This study tests a special camera that takes super-detailed pictures of the back of the eye (the retina). The goal is to see if this technology can find eye diseases earlier than standard methods. Up to 1,000 people aged 12 and older, with or without eye disease, will have their …

This study aims to learn more about eye diseases by observing and providing standard care to up to 1,000 people over 5 years. Participants receive regular eye exams, tests, and treatments as needed. The goal is to better understand how eye diseases progress and are inherited, not…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence can create simple summaries of eye doctor notes that are easier for patients to understand. About 460 English-speaking adults receiving eye care will get either standard notes or notes plus an AI-generated plain language summary. P…

This study tests a new 4D microscope-integrated OCT system for the first time in people during eye surgery. Researchers want to see if the system is easy to use, safe, and can clearly show eye structures. Five adults having eye surgery will take part. The goal is to improve imagi…

This study gathers standard eye movement and pupil data from 200 healthy volunteers, children, and people with eye or brain conditions using a VR headset called neos™. The headset shows images and tracks where participants look, how their pupils react, and how their eyes move. Th…

This study tests a new, more comfortable eye camera (WiSLO) designed for children and adults. Researchers want to see if it takes better pictures and is less bothersome than current cameras. About 42 people with or without eye disease will have their eyes photographed with both t…