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Mission and Leadership

For more than 50 years, NEI has been on the front lines of vision research. Learn about our mission and meet the leaders guiding our work.

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NEI is America’s source for expert information on eye health. Learn about the eye, common conditions and diseases, and help us spread the word about our monthly eye health observances.

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The National Eye Institute (NEI) is America’s leader in vision research. Founded in 1968, our mission is to eliminate vision loss and improve quality of life.

El Instituto Nacional del Ojo, establecido en 1968, es el líder en la investigación sobre la visión en los Estados Unidos. Nuestra misión es eliminar la pérdida de la visión y mejorar la calidad de vida.