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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Research funded by the National Eye Institute aims to reverse progression of cataracts—the most common cause of blindness worldwide—or to prevent them from forming altogether.
Recent strides toward understanding dry eye are leading to better and longer-lasting therapies for the millions of people in the U.S. who are affected by the condition.
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Stem Cells: Regeneration Methods
Join us for a five-day hands-on workshop on Regeneration Methods for the Visual System
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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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News from NEI Grantees
We support promising vision research at institutions across the country and around the world.
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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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