Keeping your eyes healthy
There’s a lot you can do to care for your vision now and in the future. Learn how you can protect your eyes, find an eye doctor, get help paying for eye care, and more.
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Healthy Vision
Protecting your vision is more than an investment in your health; it’s an investment in your quality of life. Thankfully, there are steps we can all take to safeguard our sight. Get eye health tips, learn about how vision works, and discover the different types of eye care professionals.
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Get Free or Low-Cost Eye Care
Need help paying for eye care? Different programs and organizations can help pay for your eye exams, glasses, and operations.
Eye Health Spotlight
February is Low-Vision Awareness Month
Millions of people in the United States are living with a visual impairment that affects their quality of life. Vision impairments can’t be corrected with glasses or other treatments, but they can be managed through vision rehabilitation services. Join us in recognizing this month’s eye health observance to help people make the most of their vision.
Eye Conditions and Diseases
NEI is your source for information on any eye condition or disease. Discover common symptoms and signs, learn about treatments and prevention options, and get answers to other common questions.
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Cataracts
Cataracts are a common part of aging that leads to vision blurring and trouble with everyday activities.
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma can cause vision loss and blindness, but early treatment can often stop the damage and protect your vision.
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Dry Eye
Are your eyes burning, dry, scratchy, or red? Is your vision blurry? You might have dry eye, a condition that affects millions of Americans each year.
Rehabilitation and Research
From offering vision rehabilitation resources to cutting-edge clinical trials, we’re doing critical work to understand, prevent, and treat vision loss for all Americans.
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Vision Rehabilitation
Millions of people in the United States are living with a visual impairment. A visual impairment can’t be fixed with glasses, contacts, or other treatment methods. Vision rehabilitation can help people with a vision impairment improve their quality of life and stay independent.
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Clinical Trials
Every year, we lead or support dozens of clinical trials and studies focused on eye diseases. Participating in a clinical trial or study can help researchers provide new treatments, learn new information, and find new ways to help. Learn about clinical studies, find opportunities to participate, and explore the impact of past studies.
Our Impact
Turning Insights Into Action
The eye is the perfect place for a full-body breakthrough. Hear from NEI-funded researchers like Dr. Shannon Boye about their work and see major breakthroughs accomplished through NEI funding.
More from NEI
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Our Mission
NEI’s mission is to eliminate vision loss and improve quality of life through vision research. Learn how we’re bringing us closer to a world without vision loss by advancing the science that safeguards our sight.
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Promote Eye Health in Your Community
Use our tools and resources to educate your community about eye health and safety. We’ve got fact sheets, posters, articles, and more.