Funded Projects
Funded Projects
NIH R01EY036082 Study Title: Leveraging technology to enhance eye disease detection: a pragmatic randomized trial
08/2025- 03/2030The Michigan Screening and Intervention for Glaucoma and Eye Health through Telemedicine (MI-SIGHT) Program uses a technology-based eye disease testing screening protocol. The tests are reviewed by an eye doctor with expertise in telemedicine to identify people who need further care for eye diseases. The MI-SIGHT Program also helps people buy affordable and stylish glasses online.
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Role: Principal InvestigatorPaula Anne Newman-CaseyNIH R01EB032328 Study Title: Quantifying and Understanding Glaucoma Eye Drop Medication Instillation and Adherence
04/2026 - 03/2030Eye Drop Adherence Monitoring System Study (EAMS) long-term goal is to develop a system to monitor medication use, quantify whether administered drops actually get into the eyes, communicate usage data to the patient’s health care team, and coach patients on how to use their eye drop medications using a data-driven individualized approach.
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Role: Principal Investigator: Paula Anne Newman-CaseyCo-Investigator: Stephen CainStudy Members: EAMS Study TeamNIH R01EY031337 Study Title: Support, Educate, Empower: The SEE Personalized Glaucoma Coaching Trial
08/2020- 07/2026The Support, Educate, Empower (SEE) Personalized Glaucoma Coaching Program combines personalized support from a trained glaucoma coach with individualized education and reminders to try to better support people in taking control of their glaucoma by taking their eye
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Role: Principal InvestigatorPaula Anne Newman-CaseyCDCU01DP006826 Study Title: Michigan Screening and Intervention for Glaucoma and Eye Health through Telemedicine (MI-SIGHT) Program: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial
09/2024-09/2029The Michigan Screening and Intervention for Glaucoma and Eye Health through Telemedicine (MI-SIGHT) Program uses a technology-based eye disease testing screening protocol. The tests are reviewed by an eye doctor with expertise in telemedicine to identify people who need further care for eye diseases. The MI-SIGHT Program also helps people buy affordable and stylish glasses online.
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Role: Principal InvestigatorPaula Anne Newman-Casey