Award
National Eye Institute 5R01EY034627-04
Beacon Sensors and Telerehabilitation to Assess and Improve use of Devices (BeST-AID) for Low Vision
Recipient
University of California Los Angeles
Award Amount
$359,984.00
Ceiling
$359,984.00
Awarded
August 06, 2026
Identifier
5R01EY034627-04
Award for a research project on telerehabilitation for low vision patients using Bluetooth beacon sensors, funded by the National Eye Institute and conducted by the University of California Los Angeles.
Description
The project focuses on telerehabilitation for low vision patients using Bluetooth beacon sensors. The research aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of remote monitoring and training methods. The project is funded by the National Eye Institute and involves collaboration with the University of California Los Angeles. The project duration is from September 30, 2023, to June 30, 2028, with a budget for the initial year of approximately $271,697 in direct costs. It emphasizes innovative solutions for patient management and care accessibility.