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Protect your vision. Healthy Aging Month

September is Healthy Aging Month

Getting older doesn’t have to mean losing your vision. While some vision changes are a normal part of getting older, vision loss related to eye diseases and conditions can be prevented. Learn how healthy eye habits, like getting a regular dilated eye exam and eating a diet rich in dark leafy greens, can help keep your sight strong for years to come.

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NEI study challenges genes as destiny for inherited eye disorders

A new study challenges the traditional understanding of disease genetics for IRDs and other rare genetic diseases according to the researchers, and may have implications for the clinical use of genetic testing and the development of new treatments.

AI moves cellular-level imaging of the eye one step closer to everyday clinic use

Getting the most advanced ophthalmic imaging technologies into the hands of healthcare providers will vastly improve the ability to detect retinal diseases earlier, and guide treatments to prevent vision loss.

NEI scientists use retinal connectomics to study color vision circuitry relevant for mood, myopia

NEI scientists constructed a 3D map of the neural circuitry of S-cone photoreceptors, important for perceiving blue light

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