Award
National Eye Institute R01EY034990-05
Correlating the microstructural thickness variations of the tear film lipid layer with clinical characteristics of dry eye with a novel optical method
Recipient
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Award Amount
$374,877.00
Ceiling
$374,877.00
Awarded
June 05, 2026
Identifier
R01EY034990-05
This NIH-funded project by the National Eye Institute focuses on developing a novel optical method to study tear film lipid layer thickness variations and their link to dry eye disease clinical characteristics, aiming to improve diagnostics and therapeutics.
Description
The project aims to characterize microstructural thickness variations of the tear film lipid layer and their association with clinical characteristics of dry eye disease. The project involves the development and validation of a high-resolution interferometric system for non-invasive assessment of dry eye disease. The project is funded by the National Eye Institute, part of NIH, and runs from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2028.