Skip to content

Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.
The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov.
Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at OPM.gov.

NEI Research News

Thanks to the work of NEI scientists and grantees, we’re constantly learning new information about the causes and treatment of vision disorders. Get the latest updates about their work — along with other news about NEI.

Source
3 items

An NJIT-Led Team Secures $3.7 Million to Tackle a Disabling, Concussion-Induced Eye Disorder

A multi-institutional team is seeking to establish guidelines that will help clinicians diagnose and treat concussion-related convergency insufficiency.
Girl reading book, with hand over one eye

Treatment for common vision disorder does not improve children’s reading skills

Results from a clinical trial funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI) show that while vision therapy can successfully treat convergence insufficiency (CI) in children, it fails to improve their reading test scores.
Girl and physician conducting CI exam

More Effective Treatment Identified for Common Childhood Vision Disorder

Scientists have found a more effective treatment for a common childhood eye muscle coordination problem called convergence insufficiency (CI).

Want more news from NEI?

Connect with us through social media to stay up to date on vision research, eye health, and other topics!

NEI Press Office

We can connect media professionals with the latest vision research info. Get in touch!


Phone: 301-496-5248