Devers Research

Devers Eye Institute Research
Discoveries in Sight Research Laboratories

Devers Eye Institute is a world center for research in ocular blood flow, optic nerve head histomorphometry, ocular biomechanics and the early detection of glaucoma. Visiting scientists and fellows from around the world, including England, Japan, Switzerland, Italy, China, Germany and South Africa, return to laboratories with new insights and research expertise.

The mission of the Devers Eye Institute - Discoveries in Sight Research Laboratories is to expedite development of new technologies and treatments to prevent blindness. The Discoveries in Sight Research Laboratories include programs in: 

• Basic Research: Combining research in anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to discover what role they play in diseases of the eye.
• Clinical Research: Initiating and conducting clinical trials to test new diagnostic instruments and therapies.
• Clinical Epidemiology: Determining the prevalence of eye disease within Portland and the Pacific Northwest Indian Tribes.
• Technology Development: Working with industry to accelerate the development of new technologies and pharmaceuticals for the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease.

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See also:

• Devers Research Programs
• Scientist Profiles
• Scientist Publications
• Glaucoma Risk Calculator
• About Discoveries in Sight
• Merrill Reeh Ophthalmology Library
• Devers Research Organizational Structure