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  1. Pinned Tweet
    May 12

    Because of the pandemic, NEI is postponing Healthy Vision Month to July this year. We encourage you to focus on doing what you can to protect your health and keep your family and your community safe.

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  2. Retweeted
    1 hour ago

    New Blog!! “New Steps to Help Ensure Safe Work Environments for NIH-Supported Research” co-blog w/ Dr. Mike Lauer

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  3. Retweeted
    54 minutes ago

    In an editorial for , , , & ’ Mike Lauer describe new guidance to hold grantees accountable for reporting findings of sexual harassment to .

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  4. 23 minutes ago

    ? Men are much more likely to be color blind than women — and it often runs in families. Get more facts:

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  5. 3 hours ago

    Find out why NEI is your go-to destination for everything in 2020:

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  6. 5 hours ago

    We’re grateful to have partners who care so much about vision and ! Here’s what they have to say:

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  7. Jun 10

    Interested in participating in research to help develop treatments for ? Learn about the happening at :

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  8. Jun 10

    As many as 11 million people in the U.S. have age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. NEI-funded scientists are at the forefront of new treatment development. via

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  9. Jun 10

    Myopia can raise the risk of a host of eye ailments later in life, including glaucoma and early cataracts. via

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  10. Jun 10

    Dilating the pupil during an eye exam allows more light to enter the eye — the same way opening a door lets light into a dark room! Learn more about eye exams:

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  11. Jun 10

    that is a kind of diabetic eye disease? Learn more: CataractAwarenessMonth

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  12. Jun 9

    We’re here to educate everyone about ! Check out our More Than Meets the Eye 2020 campaign and find out how to keep your eyes healthy all year long:

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  13. Jun 9

    ! ✏️ What’s it called when a baby is born with abnormally small eyes? Answer:

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  14. Jun 9

    ? Smoking and drinking alcohol may increase your risk of developing . Get the facts:

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  15. Jun 8

    Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Competitive and Administrative Supplements for Community Interventions to Reduce the Impact of COVID-19 on Health Disparity and Other Vulnerable Populations

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  16. Jun 8

    ¿Le acaban de diagnosticar ? Es importante saber qué preguntarle al médico para que obtenga la información que necesita. Vea nuestra nueva guía para hablar con su médico sobre el glaucoma:

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  17. Jun 8

    Contrary to dogma, injury to the lens of the eye can trigger an immune response say researchers . Read more:

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  18. Jun 8

    Advancing age increases the risk of developing eye diseases like . The good news is there are steps you can take to protect your vision! Learn how:

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  19. Jun 8

    Applications are due Oct. 2 for Regenerative Medicine Innovation Project (RMIP) Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials. For details visit RFA-HL-21-003

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  20. Jun 5

    What are you looking forward to seeing in the future? Elly du Pré, Executive Director of Florida Agencies Serving the Blind, tells us what she’s excited for:

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  21. Retweeted
    Jun 1

    Mice can see color, but only for the upper visual field (behavior by , , retinal physiology by , , ). WHY? Our new paper may provide a possible answer.

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