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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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News

Alliance for Vision Research Featured in Healio on Key FY26 Vision Research Funding Developments

Alliance for Vision Research is featured in a new Healio article examining significant FY26 federal budget developments affecting vision research, including the preservation of the National Eye Institute (NEI) as...
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Advocacy

More than 100 Organizations Call on Congress to Protect the National Eye Institute and Strengthen Vision Research Funding

Broad Coalition Urges Congress to Maintain NEI Independence, Reject Harmful Research Policies, and Provide $1 Billion for Vision Research FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. — Alliance for Vision Research today...
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Press Releases

Alliance for Vision Research Urges Immediate Action to Protect Independent Scientific Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alliance for Vision Research Urges Immediate Action to Protect Independent Scientific Review  WASHINGTON — June 3, 2026 — Alliance for Vision Research is calling on researchers, clinicians,...
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In the News

Alliance for Vision Research Joins National Healthcare from the Eye Consortium

Alliance for Vision Research has officially joined the Alliance for Healthcare from the Eye (AHE), a growing cross-sector consortium focused on advancing the emerging field of oculomics and transforming healthcare...
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In the News

Alliance for Vision Research Board Member T. Rowan Candy Receives 2026 Davida Teller Award

Alliance for Vision Research proudly congratulates Board Member T. Rowan Candy, PhD, MCOptom of Indiana University on being named the recipient of the 2026 Davida Teller Award, a distinguished honor...
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Events

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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News

Dan Ignaszewski Honored with ASOT Advocacy Award

Alliance for Vision Research is proud to celebrate Dan Ignaszewski, Executive Director, on receiving the Advocacy Award from the American Society of Ocular Trauma (ASOT). This recognition reflects Dan’s longstanding...
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Events

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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News

Seeing What Matters: Dan Ignaszewski on Advocacy, Research, and Impact

Listen to the podcast now. 🎙️ What happens when a passion for science, patients, and public service comes together? In this conversation with Leapcure, our Executive Director, Dan Ignaszewski, shares...
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