Federal Funding Uncertainty Continues as NIH Research Policy Proposals Draw Increased Scrutiny As Congress approaches the November 3 midterm elections and the December 11 expiration of the current continuing resolution...

An Important Election and a Critical Stretch for Vision Research As we approach the final months of 2026, the Alliance for Vision Research is preparing for what promises to be...

Alliance for Vision Research has joined 393 other organizations in urging congressional leaders to move quickly to finalize robust FY 2027 funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The...

Alliance for Vision Research was proud to join the ophthalmology community in New Orleans for AAO 2026, connecting with researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, advocates, and partners from across the vision...

The Continuing Resolution Keeps Government Open Through December 11 President Trump signed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, into law on September 2. The continuing resolution (CR) keeps federal...

Over the past year, the vision research community has helped prevent some of the most damaging outcomes facing federal research. NEI remains an independent Institute. NIH funding has been largely...

The Alliance for Vision Research joined fellow members of the Vision Health Advocacy Coalition (VHAC) this week for its Stakeholder Meeting, bringing together leaders from across the vision community to...

While that may give everyone inside the Beltway a chance to catch their breath, it also creates one of the best opportunities of the year for the vision research community...

Congress Pushes Back on Major Changes to Federal Research Grantmaking As Congress continues work on fiscal year 2027 funding, lawmakers are increasingly focused not only on how much the federal...

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,...