New eye test could spot Blindness-Causing diseases years earlier

NCT ID NCT07170683

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a special eye test called microperimetry to see if it can detect early signs of dry age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Researchers will measure how sensitive the central retina is to light and compare it with standard scans. The goal is to find changes before vision loss occurs, which could lead to better monitoring and future treatments. The study involves 200 participants, including healthy volunteers, and follows them for up to a year.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to earlier detection of macular diseases, helping doctors monitor progression and potentially guide future treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly improve patient outcomes, and the new test might not prove better than current methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetic retinopathy dry age related macular degeneration Geographic Atrophy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

    Nottingham, Notts, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom