This research combines engineering programs at Riverside Research Institute (RRI) and medical programs at Cornell University Medical College (CUMC) to study the alterations which can be induced in ocular tissues by high intensity ultrasound. The objective of the research is to provide the knowledge and practical means for applying ultrasound as a therapeutic modality in ophthalmology. A therapeutic ultrasound system will be used to provide stable repeatable exposures over well-defined tissue volumes. It will be coupled with diagnostic ultrasound visualization systems to enable accurate exposure of target tissues regardless of the optical status of the media. Therapeutic applications will be investigated on in vitro and in vivo animal models as a prelude to human insonification. The potential for this modality in treatment of ophthalmic disorders includes disruption and dispersion of vitreous hemorrhages and membranes, creation of chorioretinal lesions to confine retinal tears, destruction of ocular tumors and treatment of refractory glaucoma. The effect of intense ultrasound on tissues will be studied by indirect ophthalmoscopy, fundus photography and diagnostic ultrasonography, and histologically by light, electron, and acoustic microscopy. Knowledge gained concerning fundamental mechanisms of tissue-ultrasound interactions will insure the safety of the intended therapies. RRI's efforts under its grant involve engineering, computer, and analytic studies as well as the design and construction of ultrasound systems, which will be used by qualified medical personnel at CUMC under its separate collaborative, grant.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01EY001480-15
Application #
3255987
Study Section
Diagnostic Radiology Study Section (RNM)
Project Start
1977-12-01
Project End
1991-06-30
Budget Start
1989-07-01
Budget End
1990-06-30
Support Year
15
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Riverside Research Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
046822615
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10038
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