Nation’s Eye Physicians, Researchers Launch Campaign to Protect America’s Standing as World Leader in Vision Research
Eye and vision organizations illuminate the National Eye Institute’s power to offer hope and effective treatment for millions of Americans WASHINGTON — July 23, 2025 — The nation’s vision community is ramping up its defense of the National Eye Institute (NEI) and its 57-year track record of progress amid mounting threats to slash federal vision […]
Alliance for Eye and Vision Research Launches National #SeeWhatMatters Campaign to Protect Vision Research
Vision is on the Line: Proposed NIH Reforms Threaten the National Eye Institute WASHINGTON — July 22, 2025 — The Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (AEVR), with generous funding support from Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB), has officially launched #SeeWhatMatters, a powerful national campaign to protect the future of vision research in America. At […]
Policy & Funding Update: The Fight to Protect Vision Research Infrastructure and Funding
Spring 2025 has brought a cascade of developments that continue to challenge the stability of federally funded biomedical research—and vision research is feeling the pressure more than ever. One of the most contentious issues currently facing the research community is the proposed 15% cap on indirect costs. Announced in early February by NIH, this policy […]
Statement from National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research on Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Staffing Cuts and Impacts on the National Eye Institute
The National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) is alarmed by the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) recent staffing cuts at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This decision jeopardizes the stability and continuity of crucial biomedical research across all institutes, including the National Eye Institute (NEI). Reduction in Force (RIF) represents […]
Statement from National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research on Catastrophic Proposed 57% Reduction in Military-Focused Vision Research Program
The National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) strongly opposes the drastic 57% reduction in funding for the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) proposed in the House’s Continuing Resolution (CR). This unprecedented cut threatens critical research efforts that support our nation’s service members, veterans, and all Americans facing vision-related […]
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Coalition Building and Opportunities for the Vision Research Community Over the past eight months, the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) has substantially increased its efforts in advocating for the National Eye Institute (NEI) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our efforts have encompassed a range of initiatives aimed at ensuring robust […]
Advancing Vision Research: ARVO Advocacy Day 2025 Unites Scientists, Patients, and Future Leaders on Capitol Hill
On February 7, 2025, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) held its annual Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in collaboration and support from the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR). This year’s event saw a record participation of over 70 advocates, including ARVO […]
Legislative Update on FY25 Appropriations and Budget Negotiations
NAEVR Research Funding Priorities FY25: At least level funding of $896.55M for NEI, and at least $48.8B for NIH Maintain the NEI as a dedicated institute within NIH At least $20M for the Vision Research Program within the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) FY26: At least $1B for NEI, and at least $50B for NIH Maintain […]
Statement from Dan Ignaszewski, Executive Director of the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research, on NEI Funding Amid Grant Freezes and Indirect Cuts
Statement from Dan Ignaszewski, Executive Director of the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research, on NEI Funding Amid Grant Freezes and Indirect Cuts February 12, 2025 The National Eye Institute (NEI) plays a vital role in advancing vision research, supporting groundbreaking discoveries that prevent blindness, improve treatments, and enhance the quality of life for […]
2024 End of Year Message from our Board of Directors President
NEWS President’s Message Dear Friends and Supporters of Vision Research, As we look back on 2024, I am incredibly proud of the pivotal work achieved by the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) and the Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (AEVR), in collaboration with ourvalued partners. Together, we have championed vision research, […]
