EYE DISEASES

This study tested whether a steroid eye drop (fluorometholone) given twice daily for four weeks after trachoma surgery could stop eyelashes from growing back and rubbing against the eye. Over 2,400 people with trachomatous trichiasis took part. The goal was to see if the drops ar…

This study tested a new type of lens implant (PODEYE TORIC) for people having cataract surgery who also have astigmatism (blurry vision from an irregularly shaped cornea). The lens aims to correct both the cataract and the astigmatism at the same time. 261 adults received either …

This early-stage study tested a new drug called VP-001 in 6 people with a rare inherited eye disease caused by a PRPF31 gene mutation. The drug was given as an injection into the eye to see if it is safe and tolerable. The goal was to check for side effects, not to measure if it …

This study tested a new drug called LASN01 in 41 adults with moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease (TED). The drug is an antibody that blocks a protein involved in inflammation. The goal was to see if it could reduce eye bulging and other symptoms safely. Participants received e…

This study tested whether a nurse-assisted online eye screening at home is cost-effective for older adults receiving home healthcare. 234 participants aged 65+ were included. The goal was to see if this approach reduces eye complaints and detects vision changes early.

This study tested the long-term safety of LNZ101 eye drops for presbyopia, a common age-related condition that makes it hard to see things up close. A total of 362 adults aged 45 to 75 took part. The main goal was to check for side effects related to the treatment.

This study tested an eye drop called LNZ101 to improve near vision in people with presbyopia, an age-related condition that makes it hard to see close up. 229 adults aged 45-75 took part. The main goal was to see if the drop could give a big improvement in reading vision without …

This study tested an eye drop called LNZ101 to help people with presbyopia, an age-related condition that makes it hard to see things up close. 469 adults aged 45-75 took part. The main goal was to see if the drops could improve near vision by at least 3 lines on an eye chart wit…

This study checked if the amount of propofol (an anesthesia drug) in children's breath matches the amount in their blood during eye surgery. 32 children having planned eye surgery took part. Researchers compared breath measurements with blood samples and brain activity monitors. …

This early-stage study at Stanford looked at how a nutritional supplement called alpha-ketoglutarate is absorbed into the eyes of people with age-related eye diseases. 17 participants took the supplement by mouth, and researchers measured changes in eye fluid and proteins. The go…

This study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help diagnose eye diseases like cataracts and glaucoma. Researchers compared AI's accuracy and speed to that of eye doctors using 2,000 patient cases. The goal was to see if AI could support or improve eye care.

This study tested a new questionnaire designed to measure how well babies (0-36 months old) with eye diseases can see, even before they can talk. The goal was to see if the questionnaire is reliable and accurate, so doctors can better decide when surgery is needed. The study incl…

This study tested a special eye-imaging technique called adaptive optics to look at blood vessel changes in the retina of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers measured swelling around retinal vessels in 50 participants with different MS types and compared them to heal…