Retinal detachment

This study tests whether injecting a person's own bone marrow stem cells into or near the eye can help treat various retinal and optic nerve diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and glaucoma. Participants receive stem cell injections via dif…

This study tests whether a steroid injection given during retinal detachment surgery can replace the usual course of antibiotic and steroid eye drops afterward. About 168 adults with a first-time retinal detachment will receive either the injection or standard drops. The goal is …

This pilot study compares two surgical techniques for closing idiopathic macular holes: using a Tenon capsule graft versus the standard internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap. Twenty participants will undergo vitrectomy and be assigned to one of the two groups. The study will meas…

This study is testing ten different surgical methods to repair full-thickness macular holes, a condition that blurs central vision. 120 adults will be randomly assigned to one technique during vitrectomy surgery. The main goal is to see which method closes the hole most often and…

This study tests a new gel made from donated amniotic membrane to treat large macular holes, a condition that blurs central vision. The gel is injected into the eye during surgery to help close the hole. Researchers will compare this method to the standard flap technique in 26 ad…

This study tests whether taking nicotinamide riboside (a vitamin B3-like supplement) can help preserve vision in people with a detached retina affecting the macula (central vision). Participants take the supplement or a placebo daily for 20 weeks, starting at diagnosis. The goal …

This study compares two techniques for removing silicone oil from the eye after retinal detachment repair. About 200 people who previously had silicone oil placed in their eye will be randomly assigned to one of two removal methods: a special vitrectomy machine or a spring-loaded…

This early study tests a new laser device called iSeelr™ that seals retinal tears during surgery without needing a gas bubble. The goal is to make recovery faster and safer for people with a detached retina. Ten adults aged 50 and older with a specific type of retinal detachment …

This study tests a new surgical technique for people with macular holes that didn't close after standard treatment. Surgeons take a small piece of the patient's own eye tissue (Tenon's capsule) and use it as a patch to plug the hole. Twenty participants will be followed for 3 mon…

This study tests a new eye imaging device (VG200D OCT) that takes detailed pictures of the retina. It compares these images to standard dye-based images (FA/ICGA) to see if the new device works just as well. About 30 adults with retina problems will take part. The goal is to see …

This study tests a special camera that takes detailed images of the retina using many wavelengths of light. Researchers hope it can find early signs of eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. About 1,000 adults in Melbourne, Austral…

This study is testing a new eye imaging device called the VG200D, which uses advanced technology to take detailed pictures of the eye. Researchers want to see if it works as well as a standard device for measuring parts of the eye in people with glaucoma, retina problems, corneal…

This study tests a laser treatment called OSC/SS to prevent retinal detachment in people with Stickler Syndrome, a genetic condition that raises the risk of vision loss. About 500 children and adults will receive the procedure in one or both eyes and be followed for 5 years. Rese…

This study tests whether netarsudil eye drops can prevent proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), a scarring condition that can cause retinal detachment surgery to fail. Researchers will check how much of the drug reaches the back of the eye and whether it is safe. The trial enrol…

This study looks at the best way to fix a detached retina, a serious eye problem that can cause vision loss. It compares doing one surgery (vitrectomy) alone versus doing it together with cataract surgery at the same time. The goal is to see which approach gives better vision, fe…

This study looks at whether people who have surgery for a detached retina need to keep their head in a specific position for seven days, or if just one day is enough. About 20 adults with a certain type of retinal detachment will be asked to stay prone for only one day after thei…

This study compares two surgeries for macular holes, a common cause of vision loss. The standard method uses a gas bubble to help the hole close, but the new technique skips the bubble. Researchers want to see if the new method works just as well and makes recovery easier for pat…

This study is creating a large collection of health information and biological samples (like blood, saliva, and eye tissue) from people with and without retinal diseases. Researchers aim to use this database to better understand conditions like age-related macular degeneration an…

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 collects fluid and blood samples from 260 people with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or retinal detachment, plus healthy controls. Researchers will analyze proteins in these samples to identify markers that could help diagnose or track these ey…

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 looks at how well people with retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt's disease see in the dark. Researchers want to find out if measuring dark adaptation can help detect and track these conditions. Healthy volunteers and people with retinal disease ag…

This study looks at how silicone oil, used to hold the retina in place after a retinal detachment, affects the retina's electrical activity. Researchers will measure these signals in 50 people who had surgery for a detached retina. The goal is to better understand how the oil imp…

This study uses a special camera (adaptive optics) to take detailed pictures of the back of the eye in people with inherited retinal diseases. Researchers want to see how individual cells change over time and after treatments. About 200 participants aged 5 to 70 will be observed,…

This study looks at whether using a liquid called perfluorocarbon (PFCL) during retinal detachment surgery changes how the retina shifts after reattachment. About 292 adults with a detached retina that affects central vision will be randomly assigned to surgery with or without PF…

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 compares two surgical systems used for combined cataract and vitrectomy eye surgeries. The UNITY VCS system is being tested against the CONSTELLATION system to see which one surgeons find more efficient in real-world operating rooms. About 180 adults needing combined e…

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 …

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 looks at 100 people with uncomplicated retinal detachment who need surgery. Doctors will peel a thin membrane from the back of the eye either during the first surgery or later when silicone oil is removed. The goal is to see which timing leads to fewer complications.

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 is observing how blood flow at the back of the eye changes after a type of retinal detachment surgery called scleral buckling. Researchers hope these observations will help them better understand other eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration. The study w…

This study tests a high-resolution imaging system to see tiny structures in the eye that routine tools cannot detect. Researchers will scan 1,200 people with various eye conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand diseases like glaucoma, diabetes, and reti…

This study tests a special microscope that takes live 3D images inside the eye during surgery. It aims to help surgeons see better when treating conditions like retinal detachment, macular holes, and cataracts. About 262 people will take part, including healthy volunteers and sur…

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…