We Pursue Eye Research
Current Studies
Artificial Iris
Background: Some people are missing the colored part of the eye, called the iris, either because it failed to form properly before they were born, or because they were hit in the eye at some point and the iris was damaged. The iris helps regulate the amount of light entering the eye, so people who are missing all or part of their iris are extremely light sensitive and have poorer vision than normal people.
Purpose: The purpose of this multi-center study is to evaluate an artificial iris that can be implanted inside the eye to help improve vision by reducing the amount of light entering the eye. The artificial iris is available in blue, brown or green colors, so it can also help provide a more normal eye appearance.
Participation: Enrollment in the primary study is complete. We led enrollment and have had over 160 study participants at our site. The continued access study is still open to enrollment.
Impact: Lack of an iris is a relatively rare condition but can be extremely debilitating, so a device that can reduce glare and light sensitivity can make a tremendous for those who are affected.
