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In a genome-wide association study in East Asian populations, Jiang et al investigated genetic risk factors for pathological myopia (PM), a leading cause of blindness. They identified LILRB2 as a new candidate gene associated with PM. LILRB2 upregulation promotes fatty acid synthesis and lipid accumulation, leading to choroidal dysfunction and PM development, both in human patients and in mouse models. These findings provide insights into the molecular mechanisms of PM pathogenesis related to lipid metabolism disorders. Striatech’s Photorefractor was used to measure refraction errors in mice, while the Keratometer was employed to measure corneal curvature. These tools allowed for precise ocular measurements in the animal models, contributing to the understanding of PM’s genetic and physiological aspects.

The Striatech Myopia Suite combines automated refractive state measurement and corneal curvature analysis into one seamless workflow. Developed with Prof. Frank Schaeffel, it enables precise, reliable data collection in small animal myopia research.

We’re excited to see how many research groups are presenting work at ARVO 2026 that includes Striatech technology. To help you navigate the packed program, we’ve highlighted selected talks and posters using our systems — organized by day and disease area.

Striatech is proud to support emerging researchers in ophthalmology through the Striatech Travel Grant, in collaboration with the ARVO Foundation for Eye and Vision Research. For 2026, we are delighted to recognize Yohei Yamashita from Kyoto Furitsu Ika Daigaku (Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine), Japan, as this year’s Travel Grant recipient.