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See Vision Research in Action The Science of Saving Sight

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Using AI-Powered Imaging to Transform Vision Care

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Thanks to continued congressional and public support, our national investment in vision research has led to major advances in the prevention and treatment of eye diseases and visual disorders, including preventing and reversing vision loss, understanding and treating rare eye diseases, developing new treatments and technology, and educating the public.

Read more examples of how we continue to pioneer new advances in the prevention and treatment of vision loss:

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NEI leads federal government efforts to eliminate vision loss and improve quality of life through vision research. NEI-supported research has led to major advances in preventing and treating eye diseases and visual disorders.

El NEI lidera los efuerzos del gobierno federal para eliminar la pérdia de visión y mejorar la calidad de vida a través de la investigación sobre la visión. La investigación financiada por el NEI ha dado lugar a importantes avances en la prevención y el tratamiento de enfermedades oculares y trastornos visuales.