New assessment procedures for surgical treatments for presbyopia. (360G-Wellcome-079435_Z_06_Z)

£92,427

Accommodation is the process by which images of objects at different distancesare brought into focus by a change in power of the crystalline lens. Accommodation amplitude declines with age leading to the condition of presbyopia, in which by the fifth decade of life accommodation becomes minimal. Various experimental surgical procedures to treat presbyopia have been recently proposed. Although these procedures all aim to increase the amplitude of accommodation in presbyopes, they seek to achieve this by a variety of means. This research investigates the relative effectiveness of these competing potential treatments. It also seeks to develop procedures to assist in the optimisation of any techniques that may be shown to be effective. Much of the research will be based on the use of finite element modelling. Recent work by the applicants highlights shortcomings in current data on lens stiffness. New lens stiffness data will therefore be collected. The literature abounds with poorly supported and contentious claims on the basis of which members of the public are undergoing ocular surgery. This project will provide a more secure basis on which to assess proposed presbyopia treatments. While there is considerable commercial interest in this area, our aim is to develop impartial assessment procedures; independent funding is therefore essential.

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Grant Details

Amount Awarded 92427
Applicant Surname Judge
Approval Committee Neurosciences And Mental Health
Award Date 2006-08-30T00:00:00+00:00
Financial Year 2005/06
Grant Programme: Title Project Grant
Internal ID 079435/Z/06/Z
Lead Applicant Dr Stuart Judge
Other Applicant(s) Dr Harvey Burd, Mr P Rosen
Partnership Value 92427
Planned Dates: End Date 2009-08-31T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Start Date 2006-09-01T00:00:00+00:00
Recipient Org: Country United Kingdom
Region South East