Insight Vision Center Optometry · Costa Mesa

Research & Studies

The clinical studies our optometrists take part in, and the ones we have helped complete. Our focus is scleral lenses, myopia control, and corneal care.

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Featured study

The KIND Study

A study for children that looks at whether a type of eyeglass lens called DG1 can help slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness).

Sponsored by HOYA · Site contact: Dr. Valerie Lam, OD, FAAO, FOVDR · Costa Mesa

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Current studies

Studies our doctors are taking part in right now.

Active · Since 2024

WaveDyn

Designing wavefront guided scleral lenses for EyePrintPRO, Europa, and Zenlens.

Principal InvestigatorDr. Nathan Schramm, OD, FSLS, FBCLA

Active · Since 2023

Scleral Lens & Higher Order Aberration Control

Using front surface eccentricity to manage higher order aberrations for scleral lens wearers.

Principal InvestigatorDr. Nathan Schramm, OD, FSLS, FBCLA

Completed studies

A look back at the research our doctors have contributed to.

2023 to 2025

Multi-Center Scleral Lens Outcomes

Data collection across multiple centers on real world scleral lens outcomes.

Provider ScientistDr. Nathan Schramm, OD, FSLS, FBCLA

2023 to 2024

Euclid Phoenix Ortho-K Trial

A randomized clinical trial on orthokeratology lenses for myopia control.

Co-InvestigatorDr. Nathan Schramm, OD, FSLS, FBCLA, with Dr. Ariel Chen, OD

2022 to 2023

Acuity200 HyperDk Scleral Lens

Looking at a high oxygen scleral lens material for the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

Co-InvestigatorDr. Nathan Schramm, OD, FSLS, FBCLA

2016 to 2018

AvaGen Genetic Test

The first genetic test to help determine the risk of keratoconus. Our team collected patient DNA toward Avellino's AvaGen approval.

Co-InvestigatorDr. Nathan Schramm, OD, FSLS, FBCLA

2017 to 2018

Contact Lens Assessment in Youth (CLAY)

A case-control study with Nova Southeastern University on the risks of soft contact lenses in adolescents and teens.

Co-InvestigatorDr. Nathan Schramm, OD, FSLS, FBCLA

What our doctors have helped advance

A quick look at the areas our optometrists have helped move forward, without the deep dive.

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Focus areas

Scleral lens design

Custom lenses for irregular eyes.

Wavefront and higher order optics

Clearer vision beyond standard correction.

Myopia control and ortho-K

Slowing nearsightedness in children.

Keratoconus genetics

Understanding who is at risk.

Contact lens safety in youth

Safer lens wear for younger patients.

Dry eye and ocular surface

Comfort for the front of the eye.

Interested in taking part? The KIND study is open for sign-up. Learn more and sign up →