National Eye Institute (NEI) | LinkedIn (original) (raw)
About us
As part of the federal government’s National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Eye Institute’s mission is to “conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to blinding eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms of visual function, preservation of sight, and the special health problems and requirements of the blind.” https://nei.nih.gov/tools/stay\_connected
Industry
Research Services
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1968
Specialties
Biomedial research, Research funding, Visual function, and Visual disorders
Locations
Employees at National Eye Institute (NEI)
Updates
- Get a visual walkthrough of glaucoma, what causes it, and its damaging effects with this animated #NEI video: https://lnkd.in/eCkXcn_v #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth
Animation: Glaucoma
https://www.youtube.com/
- We’re only days away from The Vision Council’s Executive Summit in Santa Barbara (Jan. 22-24). Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network and enjoy keynote presentations on a variety of timely and relevant topics: https://bit.ly/4hd8H5X
- Calling all scientists, parents, and science teachers! Spread the word: The Eye on the Future competition is back! For U.S. high school students, it's a chance to win $2,000 and a free trip to NIH for a day of science and networking with some of our nation’s top scientists. More info here: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture
- It’s almost time! Join The Vision Council at their Executive Summit in Santa Barbara next Wednesday-Friday (Jan. 22-24). An opportunity to discuss the evolving landscape of the vision care industry and network with leaders: https://lnkd.in/eVN_5xnU
- This #ThyroidAwarenessMonth, help others understand the risks and complications of thyroid eye disease (Graves’ eye disease) and how it can be treated with help from these American Optometric Association resources: https://bit.ly/4fV5hCP
- Scientists have found that abnormal sleep patterns may be risk factors for, or consequences of, #glaucoma – a disorder that affects about 3 million Americans: https://bit.ly/40w48NP