Advocacy Events and Congressional Briefings

Stay engaged with critical conversations on vision research and eye health policy.

Explore our latest events dedicated to advancing eye and vision research, fostering collaboration, and raising awareness about critical vision health issues. From groundbreaking symposiums to impactful congressional briefings, our events bring together experts, advocates, and policymakers to drive progress in eye health.

AEVR Congressional Briefing on Rare Inherited
Eye Diseases, with a focus on Stargardt disease.

Glaucoma affects over 4 million Americans and is a leading cause of blindness.

AEVR Congressional Briefing on Myopia: Addressing a
Growing Public Health Crisis

Advancements in TED research and the urgent need for improved treatments and funding support

Groundbreaking research and innovations from the NEI that are transforming the future of vision science

This event underscored the critical need for increased funding in vision science research to address the widespread impact of dry eye disease