Photogrammetry will be used as an objective method to quantitate cupping of the optic disc for early detection of glaucoma and for monitoring the treatment of ocular hypertension (OH) and open-angle glaucoma (OAG). Efficacy of measurement of optic disc photographs by these methods will be determined for diagnosis of development of optic disc pathology and its reversibility as compared with a group of normal subjects followed for rates of change of optic discs and visual fields. In addition to following a number of subjects in our own medical facilities, photographs will be obtained from collaborators in major research centers in this country and abroad. This collection will determine the effectiveness of measurements in other institutions as well as increase the number of subjects for all studies.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01EY003661-07
Application #
3258060
Study Section
Visual Sciences A Study Section (VISA)
Project Start
1980-07-15
Project End
1988-06-30
Budget Start
1987-07-01
Budget End
1988-06-30
Support Year
7
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Tufts University
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
604483045
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02111
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