Do you want to test your #kids eyesight at home? You can!. However, don’t skip regular exams with an eye doctor! They have special tools to detect eye diseases you can’t see on your own. To learn more, go to: #EyeHealth #BacktoSchool

Calling all innovators! Submit for the NIH Director’s Award by 9/9. The Innovator award supports early career investigators who propose bold and highly innovative research ideas with the potential for broad impact. Details:

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Scientists found a link between a cancer-related pathway and how the blood-retina barrier (key to keeping the eye healthy) works. This could lead to new ways to prevent or treat eye diseases: #VisionResearch #ResearchNews #VisionNews #EyeHealth

Eye care helps protect your vision now and in the future. But millions of people lack access to that care. Join the free “Access to Eye Care” webinar 9/15, 3-4 PM, with Dr. Susan Primo and Dr. Angelica Scanzera to learn more. To join, email awilcock@preventblindness.org!

Living with vision loss? You don’t have to go through it alone. Consider talking to a professional counselor, family and friends, and other patients who have vision loss. For guidance on healthy coping methods, visit #VisionLoss #Grief #Loss

The @NIH Blueprint MedTech program is accepting 2025 applications to advance medical devices that prevent, monitor, diagnose & treat disorders. Apply by 9/29: #NIHFunding #MedTech #BiomedicalInnovation #ResearchFunding

#ICYMI: What’s the best thing you can do for your #eyes as you get older? Get an annual #EyeExam! A doctor can check if your eyes are healthy and on track. Learn more about how to care for your vision as you age: #SaveYourVisionMonth #EyeHealth

Check out our #ImageoftheMonth for a peek at the blood vessels surrounding the center of the retina (the part of your eye responsible for sharp, central vision. These tiny branches play a big role in helping you read, drive, and recognize faces!.

July is #DryEyeAwarenessMonth!. New treatments (like nasal sprays and eye drops) are helping people find relief from #DryEye. Learn more from @AcademyEyeSmart:. #EyeHealth #HealthyVision #OccularHealth #DryEyeRelief

A new study suggests that apolipoprotein M (ApoM) may help protect against age-related macular degeneration (#AMD) (a leading cause of vision loss). Could this protein change the future of eye care?. #EyeHealth #HealthyAging #ResearchNews

It’s #DryEyeAwarenessMonth!. Dry eye can cause stinging, burning, blurred vision, and irritation but relief is possible. Learn how to manage symptoms and protect your vision with this resource: #DryEye #EyeHealth #VisionCare

Mark your calendar (9/15, 3:00 pm ET)! Vision 2020 USA will host a Spotlight webinar on access to eye care. Learn more here: #Webinar #VisionResearch #EyeHealth

Knowledge is power, especially for your eyes! So put your brain to the test with this quick eye health quiz. For example, do you know what can protect your eyes when you go outside? . Share your score in the comments! #Quiz #EyeHealth #VisionHealth

New research shows eye damage changes your brain! 🧠👁️ . Therapies to reverse vision loss from retinal diseases or injury may need to target certain brain circuits. Learn more: #VisionResearch #EyeHealth

Scientists have discovered a new organelle: The hemifusome. This vesicular structure may help sort proteins and fats, recycle membranes, and form tiny internal vesicles. Learn more: #CellBiology #ScienceNews #Microscopy #ResearchNews

Dry eyes disrupting your day? As you age, your eyes tend to produce less tears due to hormonal changes. There are ways to treat dry eye, like using certain eye drops. Learn more and schedule an eye exam: . #VisionHealth #DryEye #DryEyes

Myopia is on the rise, especially in kids. New research explores why it’s happening and what we can do to protect vision early. #EyeHealth #MyopiaAwareness #Pediatrics.Link: #ResearchNews #VisionResearch #VisionNews #PediatricHealth #VisionCare

Going out? #Shades on! 😎.#Sundamage to the eyes is caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays. Wearing the right hat and sunglasses helps to shield you and protect your long-term vision health. To learn more about UV rays and protection from the sun, visit

Are drooping eyelids affecting your vision? Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) can help improve vision by removing excess skin. Learn more about when it’s recommended & what to expect with this article from @MayoClinic:. #Blepharoplasty #EyelidSurgery

Your eyes could help detect early signs of Alzheimer’s. Researchers are using OCT-A imaging to study eye vessel changes linked to brain health. Fascinating progress!. #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #EyeHealth #OCTA #ResearchNews .#VisionResearch #VisionNews