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For information specifically on eye health and vision research, visit nei.nih.gov.

A new #NIHFunded review highlights why early #CVI screening and support are so important. Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) affects how the brain processes vision—making it hard for kids to spot or recognize objects, especially in busy spaces.

kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…

💝This Valentine’s Day, show your eyes some love! 😍

Your eyes work tirelessly for you every single day. You can help keep them healthy with yearly eye exams, a balanced diet, and regular exercise.

Get more healthy vision tips: nei.nih.gov/eye-health-inf…

Just diagnosed with AMD? Preparing for your doctor visits can lower stress and help you get the answers you need. This NEI guide includes AMD basics, key questions to ask, and a section to track any changes to your vision.

Get the free guide: nei.nih.gov/sites/default/…

New #NIHFunded research offers hope for vision loss from #Stargardt disease (an inherited eye condition causing vision loss).
Scientists found that changing how the body uses vitamin A may help slow or reverse damage in mouse models.

faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1096/fb…

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