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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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NEI posts executive summary of workshop on extracellular vesicles

The September 14 workshop brought together multidisciplinary experts in extracellular vesicles – cell-secreted nanoparticles that mediate cell-cell communication.

Short-term use of immunosuppressants not linked to cancer risk

Relatively short-term use of immunosuppressant medications to control an inflammatory disease was not associated with an increased risk of later developing cancer, according to new research.
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Researchers discover new molecular driver of retinoblastoma

Study from UT Southwestern Medical Center could lead to new treatments for deadly childhood eye cancer.
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Protecting your eyes from the sun’s UV light

Did you know the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can also damage the eyes? Here are some common questions and answers about UV light and how to protect your eyes from the sun.

NIH study confirms benefit of supplements for slowing age-related macular degeneration

The AREDS2 formula not only reduces risk of lung cancer due to beta-carotene, but is also more effective at reducing risk of AMD progression, compared to the original formula.
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Retinoblastoma resource: Researchers create more accurate research model

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have created a laboratory model for studying retinoblastoma driven by inherited mutations in the RB1 gene.
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Melanoma of the eye: preclinical tests show path toward treatment

Researchers at UAB have discovered a small molecule inhibitor that dampens the potent drivers of uveal melanoma.
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Brain tumors caused by normal neuron activity in mice predisposed to such tumors

A study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Stanford University School of Medicine shows that the normal day-to-day activity of neurons can drive the formation and growth of brain tumors.

Therapy using immune system cells preserves vision in mice implanted with rare eye cancer

A treatment that uses immune system T-cells, combined with an immune-boosting drug packaged in an injectable gel, was found to preserve the vision of mice implanted with tissue from a human eye cancer known as retinoblastoma.
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Scientists Find Similar Survival Rates for Eye Cancer Therapies

Researchers have found that the survival rates for two alternative treatments for primary eye cancer–radiation therapy and removal of the eye–are about the same.