Learn about our mission and strategic planning process
NEI funds high quality vision research. Find out how we identify the most pressing needs and opportunities.
Learn about our impact
NEI has an impressive track record. We’ve supported research that has helped us better understand vision problems — and led to new imaging techniques and breakthrough technology.
Explore a timeline of NEI’s history
Use our interactive tool to review important events, scientific breakthroughs, and publications starting back in 1968. That’s when President Johnson established NEI and launched a new era in vision research.
Get to know NEI’s leadership team
NEI leadership guides our work, including NEI’s research and other activities.
Get details about our funding
Like other agencies in the National Institutes of Health, NEI’s funding comes from taxpayers. You can read NEI’s yearly budget requests and Congressional Justifications, which lay out our goals for the next year.
Promote eye health in your community
Use our tools and resources to educate your community about eye health and safety. We’ve got fact sheets, posters, articles, and more.
Learn about the scientists who help guide our work
Our advisory committees page has information about the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Advisory Eye Council (NAEC), and NEI Women Scientists Advisory Committee (WSAC).
Donate to support our research
NEI is allowed to accept donations from the public, and all donations go to our Gift Fund, which is only used to support vision research. Your gift could help us to train new scientists or test new treatments as part of a clinical trial.
