Provides research grants to scientists interested in eye disease and vision disorders. Conducts seminars to encourage communication among scientists, practicing ophthalmologists, and the public.
Mission
RPB’s mission is to preserve and restore vision by supporting research to develop treatments, preventives, and cures for all conditions that damage and destroy sight.
Social media
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ResearchtoPreventBlindness
Twitter: www.twitter.com/RPB_org
Programs
Supports eye research at medical institutions across the U.S. Provides public information on eye diseases and eye research.
Publications
Eye Research News Briefs (newsletter), Eye Research e-News, vision research update fact sheets, and annual report.
Representative
Brian F. Hofland, Ph.D.
President
Phone: 212-752-4333
Diana Friedman
Director of External Affairs
Phone: 646-892-9565
Education programs
Diabetic Eye Disease
Glaucoma
Healthy Vision
Low Vision
Vision and Aging