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The Ophthalmologist / Issues / 2026 / September / New SUNY Eye Biobank
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New SUNY Eye Biobank

SUNY Optometry receives $1.5 million to establish a shared eye biobank for research into aging, vision, and neurological disease

9/24/2026 2 min read

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Clinical Scorecard: New SUNY Eye Biobank

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionAge-related neurological and visual disorders
Key MechanismsInvestigation of links between vision, aging, and neurological disease through ocular imaging and biological data.
Target PopulationIndividuals with age-related neurological and visual disorders.
Care SettingResearch resource within the SUNY Brain Institute.

Key Highlights

  • SUNY College of Optometry awarded $1.5 million to establish the SUNY Eye Biobank.
  • First resource of its kind in the US to advance understanding of age-related disorders.
  • Focus on conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and cognitive decline.
  • Biobank will integrate clinical data, ocular imaging, and biological information.
  • Expansion of oculomics research to investigate ocular biomarkers and health conditions.

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          Patient & Prescribing Data

          Individuals with age-related neurological and visual disorders.

          Utilization of ocular biomarkers and imaging to study broader health conditions.

          Clinical Best Practices

          • Leverage retinal imaging for noninvasive insights into neurological health.
          • Collaborate across disciplines to enhance research infrastructure in neuroscience.

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