EYE DISEASES

This phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called sepofarsen in 32 people with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a rare genetic condition that causes severe vision loss from birth. The drug is injected into one eye, while the other eye gets a placebo, to see if it safely impro…

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding surgery (vitrectomy, clot-busting drug, and gas bubble) to standard anti-VEGF injections can improve vision more than injections alone for people with a macular bleed from wet AMD. About 210 participants across Europe will be randomly assig…

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 trial tests two surgical methods for repeat eyelid surgery in people with trichiasis, a condition where eyelashes rub against the eye. About 1,000 participants in Tanzania will receive either the B-RAP or BLTR procedure. The goal is to see which technique better prevents eye…

This study tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can slow the progression of geographic atrophy—an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes blind spots. About 70 adults aged 50 and older with this condition will take the drug for 12 month…

This pilot study tests a new handheld OCT device that automatically aligns to the eye to take detailed pictures of the retina. Researchers will scan 50 healthy adults, adult patients, and children in eye clinics to see if the device works well. The goal is to make retinal imaging…

This study compares a technology-enhanced eye exam to a standard optometric exam for detecting three leading causes of blindness: glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts. About 900 adults at a Federally Qualified Health Center will be randomly assigned to one of the two exa…

This study tests whether a drug called TRYPTYR (Acoltremon) can improve quality of life and work ability in adults with chronic dry eye disease. About 40 participants who are unhappy with their current treatment will use the eye drops for one month. Researchers will measure chang…

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 is following 5,000 adults aged 65 and older to learn how eye diseases develop and progress over time. Researchers will collect detailed health information, eye exams, and biological samples to build a comprehensive database. The goal is to create a personalized risk pr…

This study follows 45 adults with retinitis pigmentosa caused by EYS gene mutations to understand how the disease progresses over 48 months. Researchers will measure vision changes using eye exams and genetic testing. The goal is to identify reliable ways to track the disease, wh…

This study aims to understand the natural bacteria living on the surface of the eye in both healthy people and those with certain eye conditions. Researchers will collect eye swabs from 500 adults in middle Tennessee to build a database of what a normal eye microbiome looks like.…

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…