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Elevating the Conversation: Dry Eye Disease Takes Center Stage on Capitol Hill

Millions of Americans live with Dry Eye Disease, a chronic condition that extends far beyond occasional eye irritation. For many patients, the disease is accompanied by persistent ocular surface pain,...
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Advocacy

Advocacy in Action: Dry Eye Foundation Brings Patient Voices to Capitol Hill

For the second consecutive year, Alliance for Vision Research partnered with the Dry Eye Foundation to organize and lead its annual Advocacy Day, equipping patients and advocates with the tools...
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Congressional Briefing Highlights the Urgent Need for Continued Investment in Inherited Retinal Disease Research

Alliance for Vision Research recently convened a Congressional Briefing on Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs), bringing together congressional staff, researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and industry leaders to discuss the profound impact...
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Alliance for Vision Research Makes Strong Impact at ARVO 2026

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting once again proved to be an incredible week of collaboration, advocacy, innovation, and connection for the vision research community and...
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Program Updates

CDMRP Vision Research Program Session Highlights Military Vision Research Funding at ARVO 2026

During the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, researchers and advocates gathered for an important session highlighting the Department of Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)...
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Alliance for Vision Research Town Hall at ARVO 2026 Focuses on Federal Funding, Advocacy, and the Future of Vision Research

During the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Alliance for Vision Research hosted a town hall session led by Executive Director Dan Ignaszewski focused on the evolving...
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A Powerful Moment for Vision Science: Reflections from the “Impact of Vision Science” Convening

On March 24, the Alliance for Vision Research joined leaders from across the vision community at a remarkable convening hosted by Research to Prevent Blindness, titled “The Impact of Vision...
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Advancing Glaucoma Research on Capitol Hill

Alliance for Vision Research recently convened a Congressional Briefing on glaucoma, bringing together researchers, clinicians, advocates, and policymakers to highlight the latest scientific advances and the urgent need for sustained...
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Advancing AMD Research and Elevating Patient Voices

In a recent Congressional Briefing focused on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), leaders in research and patient advocacy came together to highlight both the latest scientific advances and the real-world impact...
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TED Briefing Highlights Patient Impact

Alliance for Vision Research convened a Congressional Briefing on Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), bringing together clinical expertise and patient advocacy to highlight the significant impact of this condition on individuals...
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