Exposure keratitis

This study tests a temporary magnetic device designed to help people with paralytic lagophthalmos—a condition where the eyelid cannot close fully—protect their eyes from dryness, ulcers, and vision loss. The device uses small magnets placed on the eyelids to gently hold them shut…

This study tests whether giving a laser treatment (transscleral cyclophotocoagulation) to lower eye pressure before a Boston keratoprosthesis (a plastic cornea implant) can prevent or slow glaucoma. Twenty adults who need the implant will receive one of two laser types 4-8 weeks …

This early study tests a new spring made from surgical stitches to help people with facial nerve palsy close their eyelid. The spring is placed under the skin near the eyelid center, without attaching to bone. Ten adults who cannot blink due to nerve damage will try it, aiming to…

This long-term study collects data from over 100 eye clinics in Germany to see how corneal transplant surgeries have changed since 2001. Researchers track the number of surgeries, the types of procedures used, and the reasons people need them. The goal is to understand trends, no…

This study gathers eye scan images from 180 people with healthy eyes or eye diseases like glaucoma and retinal disease. The goal is to collect data using a new optical coherence tomography (OCT) device called A10900. No treatment or medication is given. The information will help …