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Researchers led by the University of Bristol report that boosting levels of the protein IRAK-M in mice reduced retinal inflammation – which is linked to age-related #MacularDegeneration (AMD). These results suggest a potential new therapy to slow #AMD progression. Read more from Science Translational Medicine: https://lnkd.in/gp4SWE6E

Researchers: We’re trying to advance biomedical and clinical #QuantumSensing research. Sounds interesting? Learn more and apply for one of these #FundingOpportunities: https://lnkd.in/eaj4xtBW or https://lnkd.in/eT_KkRYx

During #CataractAwarenessMonth, we’re helping our friends at Prevent Blindness share important information about #cataracts. Watch this video from their Focus on Eye Health Expert Series - and share it with your patients: https://lnkd.in/gXfe7vsu #EyeHealthEducation

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A new type of photopic flicker optoretinography non-invasively measures photoreceptor function. According to researchers at the International ICTER (International Centre for Translational Eye Research), this technique can measure photoreceptor frequency response — a biomarker for some retinal diseases — in less than 2 seconds. Read more from Optics Letters: https://lnkd.in/eNZpYn_p

#VisionRehabilitationWeek is June 10 to 16! Did you know? Almost 20 million people are living with #blindness and vision loss. Help us spread the word about life-changing #VisionRehabilitation programs. Learn more from VisionServe Alliance: https://lnkd.in/d8ridjZh #LowVision #EyeHealthEducation

Attention vision researchers! We’re on a mission to discover new treatments for vision disorders and protect the sight of everyone in the United States. Join us! Explore current #FundingOpportunities, research policies and procedures, and other key resources: https://lnkd.in/e_QchY7X

Coming up on June 20, 6:00-7:30pm EDT: Special Interest Group meeting on Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) In this meeting from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), expert panelists will share proposed definitions of CVI and research opportunities. Attendees will benefit by understanding ongoing initiatives and will have an opportunity to engage with experts in active discussion to help inform and be involved in future efforts.  Panelists: - Michael F. Chiang - National Eye Institute (NEI) - Melinda Y. Chang - University of Southern California - Lotfi Merabet - Massachusetts Eye and Ear - Glen Prusky - Weill Cornell Medicine - Corinna Bauer - Schepens Eye Research Institute Registration is free for ARVO members, $25 for nonmembers. https://lnkd.in/eM-cdChh

In case you missed it: We announced this year’s #EyeOnTheFuture teen video contest winners! Watch the 3 winning videos to learn about the incredible world of science — and get inspired by these teens’ passion: https://lnkd.in/ezSE_NGw

Interested in a tenure-track career at the National Eye Institute? We’re looking for basic or clinical researchers in ocular developmental and/or neurobiology, human genetics/genomics, aging-associated neurodegeneration and/or therapies (cell, gene and small molecule), and use of single cell, single molecule and/or ‘omics’ technologies. Full description and application details: https://lnkd.in/eUY8pud6

Mark your calendar 🗓️! Prevent Blindness is hosting the 2024 Focus on Eye Health Summit, a Virtual Interactive Event, on July 10–11. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dkSqPEB #EyeHealthEducation