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NEI Research News

Thanks to the work of NEI scientists and grantees, we’re constantly learning new information about the causes and treatment of vision disorders. Get the latest updates about their work — along with other news about NEI.

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An NJIT-Led Team Secures $3.7 Million to Tackle a Disabling, Concussion-Induced Eye Disorder

A multi-institutional team is seeking to establish guidelines that will help clinicians diagnose and treat concussion-related convergency insufficiency.
Girl reading book, with hand over one eye

Treatment for common vision disorder does not improve children’s reading skills

Results from a clinical trial funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI) show that while vision therapy can successfully treat convergence insufficiency (CI) in children, it fails to improve their reading test scores.
Girl and physician conducting CI exam

More Effective Treatment Identified for Common Childhood Vision Disorder

Scientists have found a more effective treatment for a common childhood eye muscle coordination problem called convergence insufficiency (CI).