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NIH-funded study shows how vision can be rebooted in adults with amblyopia

A new National Eye Institute-funded study in mice shows that if the retina of the amblyopic eye is temporarily and reversibly anesthetized just for a couple of days, the brain’s visual response to the eye can be restored even in adulthood.

NIH Challenge aimed at incentivizing data sharing recognizes Phase 1 winners

Ten teams are being recognized for their proof-of-concept ideas following Phase 1 of the Data Sharing Index (“S-Index”) Challenge, an NIH competition aimed at incentivizing data sharing

‘Eye-on-a-chip’ reveals trigger for steroid-induced glaucoma

Research funded by the National Eye Institute has identified the signaling mechanism that triggers steroid-induced glaucoma by creating a 3D “eye-on-a-chip” platform that mimics the flow of ocular fluids.

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Last updated: May 23, 2025