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Official Twitter account of the National Eye Institute (NEI) at NIH. NEI is a U.S. federal government institute dedicated to eye health and vision research.
Bethesda, MD
Joined July 2012
New NIH R01 opportunity for vision researchers + data scientists: Funded projects will focus on data curation, interoperability, and reuse in ophthalmic research. Ideal for AI-ready datasets, imaging, EHRs & more. See details: https://t.co/IiLrLwfNXC
#NIHFunding #DataScience
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New gene discovery sheds light on a rare eye condition called coloboma. Hear how NEI’s Dr. Brian Brooks and team linked gene variants to a novel syndrome on the Base by Base podcast. Paper: https://t.co/LNgGRulXJo Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/8r6jr5oTA4
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Do you know the signs of #retinoblastoma? Retinoblastoma is a rare eye #cancer often found in kids younger than age 5. Learn more about the signs of retinoblastoma: https://t.co/f9EUdiQn3v
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Scientists have developed a new compound that helps protect the retina’s light-sensing cells. It activates a natural defense enzyme and could lead to future treatments for vision loss. Read more: https://t.co/304ncf4pV6
#NIHfunded #ResearchNews #VisionResearch #VisionNews
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Hands off those peepers! Rubbing your eyes feels so good, but it can cause some real problems—like scratching your cornea, introducing allergens, and causing infections. Learn more about how to protect your eyes: https://t.co/jXQ4l535Io
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Your eyes rely on nutrients like glutamine to stay healthy. New research shows when this process breaks down, the retina thins—a finding that could lead to new treatments for vision loss. Read more: https://t.co/PcHn5RhwVy
#NIHfunded #ResearchNews #VisionResearch #VisionNews
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Many age-related #vision changes, like trouble focusing on an object or needing more light to see well, can be corrected with glasses or better lighting. Learn what to expect from your eyes as you age for #HealthyAgingMonth: https://t.co/3WITT51lpl
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In a new #NIHfunded study led by scientists at Wilmer Eye Institute, @JohnsHopkins, researchers say low blood sugar may break down the blood-retinal barrier. This provides insights into the origin of diabetic retinopathy. Learn more: https://t.co/wYaoUZUSEu
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It’s #NationalSickleCellAwarenessMonth! NEI is spreading the word about sickle cell retinopathy, which can cause vision loss. Regular checkups with an eye doctor can help catch vision problems early, before they lead to vision loss. https://t.co/HxJyUe7sNT
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Do the purple nerve cells in our #ImageOfTheMonth look like sea creatures? 👁🦑 The scientists who took this pic think so! They’re actually called cones—a part of the eye that helps detect color. Check out this image and others in NEI’s image library! https://t.co/Og8YKLRdIN
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New research shows that epigenetic drugs may help slow vision loss in retinitis pigmentosa by protecting light-sensing cells in the eye. A promising step toward broader treatment options for this inherited blinding eye disease. Study: https://t.co/kq5YMIVnxp
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#HealthyAgingMonth is the perfect time to start taking steps to protect your sight. 👁 Yes, vision changes as people get older. But vision loss doesn’t have to be part of that change. Find tips and resources on how to protect your sight at https://t.co/ApWvHvRmJL.
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Got a well-developed New Approach Methodology (NAM) project? NIH & FNIH are accepting pilot project submissions to advance alternatives to animal research. Details: https://t.co/etOa4DRmMl
#NAMs #NIHFunding #BiomedicalResearch
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Have you heard of “amblyopia”? You might know it by the name “lazy eye.” Three out of every 100 kids have it. A vision screening between ages 3–5 can help doctors spot it and recommend treatment to strengthen your child’s vision. Learn more: https://t.co/0Yd4HyhnD0
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#DYK 70% of people living with HIV will at some point have an eye problem? Sometimes these eye problems are the first sign that a person has HIV. This National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, check out this @preventblindness page to learn more: https://t.co/ijnIbneiPZ
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QUIZ: What’s the best thing you can give your eyes? A. Cool eyeliner B. Blindfold C. Regular eye exams That eyeliner looks great on you…but the answer is C! Eye exams help doctors spot diseases that may not have obvious early signs. More info: https://t.co/TNuBBgVbbV
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People with sleep apnea may face a higher risk of retinal vein occlusion—a condition that can lead to vision loss. Risk varies by population, with higher rates in Hispanic/Latino groups. Regular eye exams can help protect your sight. https://t.co/hWyU7c3yZR
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El mes del envejecimiento saludable es el momento perfecto para empezar a proteger su salud ocular. 👁 La visión cambia con la edad. ¡Pero la pérdida de visión no tiene por qué ser parte de ese cambio! Encuentre consejos sobre cómo proteger su vista en https://t.co/SkiX07mUpg
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Myth buster: Losing your vision is NOT just "part of aging"! 💪 In fact, there’s plenty of ways to protect your eyes as you get older. This #HealthyAgingMonth, discover NEI resources with tips and tricks to preserve your vision. Visit https://t.co/8itjpmbPLO
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Congratulations to the 10 teams recognized in the first phase of the @NIH S-Index Challenge, a competition aimed at promoting data sharing and developing a robust metric to reward data sharers. #NIHfunded Details: https://t.co/ttn2WOigbn
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