The primary objectives of this research project are: 1) to extend our knowledge of the natural history of choroidal neovascular membranes in eyes with ocular histoplasmosis, senile macular degeneration and idiopathic macular degeneration, 2) to improve our information on the natural history of pre-existing chorioretinal scars in ocular histoplasmosis and macular drusen in senile macular degeneration, 3) to observe the rate of development of new chorioretinal scars in ocular histoplasmosis, and 4) to determine whether obliteration of choroidal neovascular membranes using argon laser photocoagulation is useful in preserving visual acuity in patients with ocular histoplasmosis, senile macular degeneration or idiopathic macular degeneration. Appropriate patients will be assigned to treatment or non-treatment categories by a randomized allocation process.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Research Project--Cooperative Agreements (U01)
Project #
5U01EY002553-08
Application #
3551230
Study Section
Vision Research and Training Committee (VSN)
Project Start
1979-01-15
Project End
1990-12-31
Budget Start
1986-01-01
Budget End
1986-12-31
Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
1986
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Iowa
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
041294109
City
Iowa City
State
IA
Country
United States
Zip Code
52242
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