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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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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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Media & Publications

Healio: Federal budget proposal retains NEI, revives vision injury research

Key takeaways: A 2026 budget proposal that retains the National Eye Institute as a stand-alone entity at NIH is advancing through Congress ahead of a Jan. 30 government funding deadline....
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News

Executive Director: Closing 2025

Amid funding uncertainty, policy debates, and growing threats to the research ecosystem, our community showed up. Together, we elevated the importance of vision research, defended key federal programs, and ensured...
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Events

Alliance for Vision Research Hosts Record-Breaking 2025 Emerging Vision Scientist Program

Alliance Hosts Record-Breaking 2025 Emerging Vision Scientist Program On September 16th and 17th, Alliance Vision Research conducted its annual Emerging Vision Scientist program in Washington, DC, marking the largest class...
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Congressional Briefing on Diabetic Retinal Disease

Alliance for Vision Research  hosted a packed Congressional Briefing on Diabetic Retinal Disease (DRD), bringing together patients, physicians, researchers, and policymakers to underscore the urgent need for expanded vision research...
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Press Releases

Alliance for Vision Research Launches National #SeeWhatMatters Campaign to Protect Vision Research

WASHINGTON — July 22, 2025 — Alliance for Vision Research, with generous funding support from Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB), has officially launched #SeeWhatMatters, a powerful national campaign to protect...
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Congressional Advocacy and National Engagement

Our efforts have included organizing and submitting a new FY26 Friends of NEI sign-on letter with more than 100 institutions, professional societies, and patient organizations, urging Congress to fund the...
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