PhD Fuchs' corneal dystrophy is a common cause of decreased vision and eye pain in older adults. Its cause is unknown and there are no effective treatments for this disease. A better understanding of the causes of Fuchs' dystrophy will help us design better treatments for this common cause of vision loss in older adults. The investigators hope that by enlarging the field of vision, the device will enable patients to have advanced mobility and quality of life. Reading from Electronic Displays-Bilateral Visual Impairment, Eli Peli, OD Reading is a major problem for many people with reduced vision.
New technologies including electronic displays and computers offer alternative methods to view text.
This project will examine how reading can be improved for patients with visual impairment of both eyes by using different display formats. This study will explore how the application of photodynamic therapy, a new treatment modality for macular degeneration, changes the deposition of lipofuscin in cells underlying the retina, using a specialized instrument developed by Dr. Delori. This will aid in understanding the basic biology of what may become a far-reaching treatment for macular degeneration. Vitrectomy for Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion Pilot Study, Donald J. D'Amico, MD Branch retinal vein occlusion is the second most common vascular disorder of the retina, causing serum and blood leak into the retina and resulting in a loss of visual acuity. Reading from Electronic Displays-Bilateral Visual Impairment, Eli Peli, OD This experiment explores how reading can be improved by different display formats.