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Brain wiring is guided by activity even in very early development

Researchers have identified how brain cells begin to coalesce into a wired network in early development before experience has a chance to shape the brain.
Two boys smile at the camera. Asymmetric dark spots block parts of the image, representing vision loss from diabetic retinopathy.

New UH study targets early signs of vision loss in diabetic patients

A new study at the University of Houston College of Optometry will track the health of patients with prediabetes and diabetes to find out who might develop eye problems and be at risk for future vision loss.

NEI launches new funding mechanism: Grants for intramural investigators

A new NEI intramural grant program called “Innovate Together” enables intramural postdoctoral fellows and staff scientists to explore new tools and techniques.
Fee-for-service Medicaid coverage of routine eye exams and glasses for adult enrollees, by state 2022. Exams and glasses covered annually in AK, NV, KS, Wi, AR, OH, NH, NJ. Exams and glasses covered biannually in CA, MT, ND, SD, NE, TX, MN, IA, MO, IL, MI, NY, MA, RI, CT, NC, AL, FL. Exams and glasses covered less frequently than biannually in IN, MS, ME. Exams coverage only, biannual or more frequently in WA, OR, CO, KY, VT, PA, VA.  No coverage in ID, UT, WY, AZ, NM, OK, LA, TN, DE, WV, SC, GA.

Medicaid vision coverage for adults varies widely by state

A study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that 6.5 million Medicaid enrollees (12%) lived in states without coverage for routine adult eye exams; and 14.6 million (27%) resided in states without coverage for eyeglasses.
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NEI diversity program shines a light on Luke Nelson

Luke Nelson's participation in NEI's Diversity in Vision Research and Ophthalmology (DIVRO) Program was a pivotal steppingstone in his journey from Miami's Little Haiti to Howard University Medical School.

A brain fingerprint: Study uncovers unique brain plasticity in people born blind

A study led by Georgetown University neuroscientists reveals that the part of the brain that receives and processes visual information in sighted people develops a unique connectivity pattern in people born blind.

U. Washington computational model shows cortical implants unlikely to exceed normal human vision

NIH-funded researchers created a computational model that simulates the experience of a high-resolution implant. Their models suggests implants are unlikely to exceed normal human vision.
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NIH researchers discover potential therapeutic target for degenerative eye disease

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered the source of dysfunction in the process whereby cells in the eye's retina remove waste.
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OHSU researchers discover link between proteins in tears, pain after eye surgery

Researchers have discovered a connection between levels of specific proteins in patients’ tears and persistent pain months after surgery such as LASIK.

Supplements slow disease progression during late stage of “dry” age-related macular degeneration

Researchers have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), potentially helping people preserve their central vision.

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