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Ophthalmic images from the study probands exhibit variable forms of retinal dystrophy as shown on fundus photos, fundus autoflorescence and optical coherence tomography.

Scientists discover gene responsible for rare, inherited eye disease

Scientists at the National Eye Institute and their colleagues have identified a gene responsible for some inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), which are a group of disorders that damage the eye’s light-sensing retina and threatens vision.
Okihide Hikosaka

Hikosaka selected as citation laureate

Each year, the Institute for Scientific Information selects a list of Nobel-class scientists based on journal citation volume.

NEI-led studies point to potential development of a cataract drug

Researchers at the National Eye Institute and their collaborators have identified a protein, known as RNF114, that reverses cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s lens that occurs commonly in people as they age.
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NEI launches challenge to promote data sharing

The S-index challenge aims to incentivize and reward data sharing by promoting a new metric. Participants will be judged on their proposed methods for calculating the index.

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.
Luke Nelson

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.
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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.

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.
Conference - ARVO 2024

Global perspectives on childhood myopia: addressing the rising epidemic

Scientists from around the world gathered recently in Seattle, Washington, at the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) to address the global increase in myopia (nearsightedness).

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