National Eye Institute (NEI)

As of March 11, 2026, this account is no longer active. Please look for our content on the main NIH LinkedIn pages National Institutes of Health and NIH Innovates and follow along for the latest news and information from NIH! For information specifically on eye health and vision research, visit nei.nih.gov.

A new #NIHFunded review highlights why early #CVI screening and support are so important. Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) affects how the brain processes vision—making it hard for kids to spot or recognize objects, especially in busy spaces. https://lnkd.in/gxAS6RkD #CVI #Pediatrics #ResearchNews #VisionResearch

A diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can come with uncertainty and questions. That’s why the National Eye Institute created a short, helpful guide to doctor visits for people with AMD. It includes: • Questions patients can ask during their visit • A tracking page to record any vision changes over time A little preparation can lower patients’ stress and help them approach their AMD diagnosis with confidence. Share with patients and your network: https://lnkd.in/gZFTnKQc #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #LowVision #VisionLoss #PatientResources #PatientEducation #AMD #AgeRelatedMacularDegeneration #VisionHealth #EyeHealth #Optometry #Ophthalmology

New #NIHFunded research offers hope for vision loss from #Stargardt disease (an inherited eye condition causing vision loss). Scientists found that changing how the body uses vitamin A may help slow or reverse damage in mouse models. https://lnkd.in/gvuspZgy #ResearchNews

Jack Lynch, the 2025 Science in Your World Winner of the Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest, used his video to explore how bass and bluegill perceive the world—and how that understanding can support sustainable fishing and conservation. This contest is a unique opportunity for high school students to connect science with real-world impact. If you’re an educator working with students in grades 9–12, encourage them to submit a short science-themed video by April 19, 2026. Help your students share their vision and amplify their voice.🔗 https://lnkd.in/ehus2DUt https://lnkd.in/g88qGvU4

When discussing vision loss with your patients, is mental health part of the conversation? Depression and anxiety are common among people experiencing vision loss. It’s been linked to loneliness, social isolation, and feelings of worry and fear. To support conversations about mental health and vision loss, share with your patients and network: https://lnkd.in/e96-5gTV #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #LowVision #VisualImpairment #Cataracts #Glaucoma #AMD #DiabeticRetinopathy #Eyes #EyeHealth #Vision #VisionHealth #PatientEducation #Optometry #Ophthalmology

New #NIHFunded tech lets blind & low vision users control when & how much detail they get from audio descriptions, making videos more accessible than ever. https://lnkd.in/g7xtb72C #DescribeNow #NIHResearch #ResearchNews #VisionResearch #VisionNews

How can patients understand what “low vision” means before they experience it? VisionServe Alliance created a tool to increase understanding of the effects of vision loss. A simple image of children playing transforms to show how common eye conditions change vision. Share this resource with patients and your network: https://lnkd.in/gSXNJPvK #LowVision #VisualImpairment #Cataracts #Glaucoma #AMD #DiabeticRetinopathy #Eyes #EyeHealth #Vision #VisionHealth #PatientEducation #Optometry #Ophthalmology

#NIHFunded Scientists used stem cells + microfluidic tech to model how eye nerve cells grow + change with disease—offering new hope for treating optic nerve damage. https://lnkd.in/g47dtK4g #EyeHealth #Glaucoma #ResearchNews #VisionResearch #Vision News

Lower SLIT2 levels in eye fluid and blood were linked to lower cognitive scores in a recent study—suggesting the eyes may offer early clues about brain health. https://lnkd.in/gQnbN_FE #BrainHealth #EyeResearch #NIHfunded #ResearchNews #VisionResearch #Vision News