With the National Eye Institute (NEI) facing the threat of consolidation and proposed NIH funding caps jeopardizing critical research, it’s more important than ever to stay informed and engaged. Preserving NEI as an independent institute ensures that vision research receives the dedicated attention and funding needed to drive innovation, prevent blindness, and advance treatments for millions of Americans.
Explore our comprehensive collection of materials designed to inform, educate, and support vision research advocacy. From policy updates and funding priorities to educational tools and event highlights, these resources empower you to stay engaged and make a difference in advancing eye and vision health.
NEI research has dramatically transformed the treatment of many blinding diseases that were once incurable.
Society for Women’s Health toolkit is designed to empower individuals to navigate their eye health and eye care as they age.
The CDMRP Vision Research Program supports innovative, high-impact research to address military-relevant vision trauma and disorders. Focused on improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, the VRP aims to enhance vision care and outcomes for service members, and veterans.
Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) provides major eye research funding to 36 leading scientific institutions in the U.S. and supports the work of hundreds of talented vision scientists engaged in a diverse range of disease-oriented research.
