David A. Berntsen, University of Houston (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption University of Houston professor David A. Berntsen, O.D., Ph.D., is part of a $7.5 million NIH study with a goal of slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children. The BLINK Study is a multicenter randomized clinical trial funded by the National Eye Institute. Credit David Gee Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.