National Eye Institute in the United States
National Institutes of Health, NIH Institutes and Centers: National Eye Institute
Introduction to National Eye Institute
Established by Congress in 1968, the National Eye Institute supports research and education regarding diseases of the human eye, visual disorders, saving sight, and health problems of people who are visually impaired or blind. It funds research that investigates cataracts, glaucoma, retinal and corneal diseases, strabismus, and rehabilitation of people with low vision or blindness. Through a network called eyeGene the institute supports efforts to link specific genes with eye disorders.” (1)
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Notes and References
- Information about National Eye Institute in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia