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 […]
Congressional Briefing Highlights Impact of Research Funding on Retinitis Pigmentosa and Stargardt Disease
In a remarkable show of unity and commitment to eye health, the Alliance for Eye and VisionResearch (AEVR) hosted a highly successful congressional briefing focused on two impactful butlesser-known eye diseases: retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and Stargardt disease. Held at the Capitol,the event brought together policymakers, researchers, patient advocates, and members of thevision health community to […]
