New eye training aims to help millions with macular degeneration see again
NCT ID NCT07577219
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether 5 weekly sessions of eye exercises with real-time visual and audio feedback can improve how people with central vision loss use their peripheral vision. About 12 participants with bilateral central vision loss from macular degeneration will do saccadic and smooth pursuit eye movement tasks while receiving feedback on where to look. The goal is to see if this training improves eye movement accuracy and control, which could eventually lead to a home-based virtual reality training program.
What this could mean
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Active substance
eccentric viewing training with biofeedback
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a home-based training program using virtual reality to help people with macular degeneration use their side vision better.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training might not improve real-world tasks like reading or recognizing faces.
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New England College of Optometry
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