Award
NIH Reporter #5R01EY033580-04
Retinal Contributions to Vision Loss in Albinism
Recipient
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Award Amount
$506,662.00
Ceiling
$506,662.00
Awarded
August 07, 2025
Identifier
5R01EY033580-04
This NIH-funded project by the Medical College of Wisconsin studies how retinal structures contribute to vision loss in albinism using advanced imaging, aiming to improve understanding and treatment of related vision disorders.
Description
The project aims to investigate the anatomical and physiological basis for visual deficits in albinism using advanced non-invasive imaging techniques. The research focuses on understanding how retinal structures contribute to vision loss, with specific aims including examining the influence of retinal melanin on visual acuity, characterizing disruptions in retinal circuitry, and mapping rod photoreceptor topography.