NEI Research News

Scientists at the National Eye Institute and their colleagues have identified a gene responsible for some inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), which are a group of disorders that damage the eye’s light-sensing retina and threatens vision.

Trachomatous trichiasis can successfully be treated by either of the two most common types of eyelid surgery, according to findings from a large comparison trial funded by the National Institutes of Health.

NIH-funded investigators break down what is known about the virus' effect on the eye and management of ocular infections

A study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that 6.5 million Medicaid enrollees (12%) lived in states without coverage for routine adult eye exams; and 14.6 million (27%) resided in states without coverage for eyeglasses.

A study led by Georgetown University neuroscientists reveals that the part of the brain that receives and processes visual information in sighted people develops a unique connectivity pattern in people born blind.

Researchers have discovered a connection between levels of specific proteins in patients’ tears and persistent pain months after surgery such as LASIK.

Researchers have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), potentially helping people preserve their central vision.

Scientists from around the world gathered recently in Seattle, Washington, at the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) to address the global increase in myopia (nearsightedness).

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences and Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center are studying a new, revolutionary treatment for diabetic retinopathy that could change the prognosis for these patients.

At a fraction of the cost, biosimilars are now proven to be as effective as original anti-VEGF medications.