NEI Research News

Researchers at the University of Connecticut look closely at Schwann cells to heal and restore sensory function in the cornea.

Vision scientists have developed an AI system that can rapidly analyze large-scale gene expression data and generate clear, biologically meaningful explanations.

A new understanding of retinal cell development may help pave the way for future retina transplants, which could restore sight to people whose conditions currently have no effective treatments

A group of pediatric eye disease researchers supported by the National Eye Institute (NEI) has launched an open-access tool designed to help manage pediatric cases of amblyopia.

NEI scientists have found that the way the retina metabolizes glucose directly controls which genes get switched on and off in light-sensing photoreceptors.

National Eye Institute-funded research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine showed that an early-stage, experimental “living eye drop” that uses naturally occurring eye bacteria supports corneal wound healing.

National Eye Institute (NEI) researchers have developed a digital replica of crucial eye cells, providing a new tool for studying how the cells organize themselves when they are healthy and affected by diseases.

A new study challenges the traditional understanding of disease genetics for IRDs and other rare genetic diseases according to the researchers, and may have implications for the clinical use of genetic testing and the development of new treatments.

Getting the most advanced ophthalmic imaging technologies into the hands of healthcare providers will vastly improve the ability to detect retinal diseases earlier, and guide treatments to prevent vision loss.

NEI scientists constructed a 3D map of the neural circuitry of S-cone photoreceptors, important for perceiving blue light.