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Berkeley scientists discover retinal cells that help stabilize our world view

November 13, 2023

The discovery will enable researchers to better understand eye movement disorders that cause significant visual impairment.

All of Us workshop summary posted

November 8, 2023

All of Us is assembling a large-cohort dataset of at least 1 million participants who reflect the diversity of the U.S. population.

Innovative research unveils potential breakthrough in diabetic retinopathy treatment

November 8, 2023

NEI-funded investigators at Washington University in St. Louis discovered a potential new treatment approach to diabetic retinopathy, one of the most common causes of vision loss in the U.S.

Separating movement from sight when studying the brain’s visual cortex

November 2, 2023

In primates, activity in the visual cortex—a part of the brain that processes signals from the eyes—is largely unaffected by the body’s own movements, according to a new study from scientists at the National Eye Institute (NEI).

NEI postdoc to use research award to study cellular function with adaptive optics

October 31, 2023

The K99/R00 provides a runway for postdocs seeking to transition from mentored positions to tenure track positions at academic institutions in the U.S.

Summary of vision health equity workshop posted

October 26, 2023

A summary of the April 11, 2023, workshop, "NEI-NIMHD Vision Health Equity Workshop," is available on the NEI website.

UConn health researchers find that youthful proteins help nerves regrow

October 25, 2023

Ribosomal protein genes that are found at low levels in adult nerve cells may be very important to axon regeneration.

Putting regenerative therapies on the map

October 23, 2023

Members of the National Eye Institute's Audacious Goals Initiative (AGI) published an outline of milestones to reach before commencing clinical trials of regenerative therapies for retinal disease.

Stanford Medicine researchers build an eye ‘aging clock’ that could lead to treatments for ocular diseases

October 20, 2023

Using a technique they developed for studying eye fluid, Stanford Medicine researchers and their collaborators have found a way to measure ocular aging, opening avenues for treatment of numerous eye diseases.