Cells within an injured mouse eye can be coaxed into regenerating neurons and those new neurons appear to integrate themselves into the eye’s circuitry, new research shows. The findings potentially open the door to new treatments for eye trauma and retinal disease.
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A solar eclipse will be visible across North America for 2 to 3 hours on Monday, August 21, 2017. Watching the moon slowly block out the sun is a rare opportunity but should be attempted with caution.
Bugs in your eyes may be a good thing. Resident microbes living on the eye are essential for immune responses that protect the eye from infection, new research shows.
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You Are In Our Thoughts
The National Eye Institute joins with all Americans in our sympathy for those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. We pledge our support for the vision health and science community as it recovers from professional and personal losses caused by these unprecedented storms.
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3-D Retina Organoid Challenge
NEI wants to spur development of an organoid system for modeling retina diseases and testing new therapies.
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Learn about the Eye and Vision
Our web pages for kids make learning about vision science and eye health fun with videos, optical illusions, and more.
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September is Healthy Aging Month
Help us raise awareness about eye health among older adults and how they can protect their vision.
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Video: New Eye Imaging Tools
The NEI Audacious Goals Initiative is supporting next-generation imaging tools to view the eye. See some of the stunning imagery.
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