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Glaucoma Awareness Month

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss in the United States. It often starts without symptoms, but as it progresses it can lead to irreversible vision loss. The earlier glaucoma is diagnosed, the more of your sight can be saved. Learn about your risk, get tips to prevent glaucoma, and read about treatment options.

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Eye on the Future Video Contest

National Eye Institute Launches Fifth Annual Teen Video Contest to Inspire Teens to Explore Science

The Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest inspires high school students from all backgrounds to explore science. Winners receive a cash prize.

NEI study challenges genes as destiny for inherited eye disorders

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.

AI moves cellular-level imaging of the eye one step closer to everyday clinic use

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.

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NEI funds more than 1,500 research and training grants to vision scientists across the country and around the world.

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NEI supports research that addresses the leading causes of blindness and vision loss in the United States.

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