NEI

@NatEyeInstitute

Official Twitter account of the National Eye Institute (NEI) at NIH. NEI is a U.S. federal government institute dedicated to eye health and vision research.

Bethesda, MD

Joined July 2012

795Following

16KFollowers

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 18

Are drooping eyelids affecting your vision? Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) can help improve vision by removing excess skin. Learn more about when it’s recommended & what to expect with this article from @MayoClinic: brnw.ch/21wUg6B #Blepharoplasty #EyelidSurgery

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. Are drooping eyelids affecting your vision? Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) can help improve vision by removing excess skin. Learn more about when it’s recommended &amp; what to expect with this article from @MayoClinic:

brnw.ch/21wUg6B

#Blepharoplasty #EyelidSurgery

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · 15 h

Knowledge is power, especially for your eyes! So put your brain to the test with this quick eye health quiz. For example, do you know what can protect your eyes when you go outside? Share your score in the comments! brnw.ch/21wUu6m #Quiz #EyeHealth #VisionHealth

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. Knowledge is power, especially for your eyes! So put your brain to the test with this quick eye health quiz. For example, do you know what can protect your eyes when you go outside?

Share your score in the comments!
brnw.ch/21wUu6m

#Quiz #EyeHealth #VisionHealth

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 25

New research shows eye damage changes your brain! 🧠👁️ Therapies to reverse vision loss from retinal diseases or injury may need to target certain brain circuits. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wUqCQ #VisionResearch #EyeHealth

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. New research shows eye damage changes your brain! 🧠👁️

Therapies to reverse vision loss from retinal diseases or injury may need to target certain brain circuits.

Learn more: brnw.ch/21wUqCQ

#VisionResearch #EyeHealth

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 25

Scientists have discovered a new organelle: The hemifusome. This vesicular structure may help sort proteins and fats, recycle membranes, and form tiny internal vesicles. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wUppA #CellBiology #ScienceNews #Microscopy #ResearchNews

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. Scientists have discovered a new organelle: The hemifusome. This vesicular structure may help sort proteins and fats, recycle membranes, and form tiny internal vesicles. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wUppA

#CellBiology #ScienceNews #Microscopy #ResearchNews

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 23

Dry eyes disrupting your day? As you age, your eyes tend to produce less tears due to hormonal changes. There are ways to treat dry eye, like using certain eye drops. Learn more and schedule an eye exam: brnw.ch/21wUnna #VisionHealth #DryEye #DryEyes

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. Dry eyes disrupting your day? As you age, your eyes tend to produce less tears due to hormonal changes.

There are ways to treat dry eye, like using certain eye drops. Learn more and schedule an eye exam:
brnw.ch/21wUnna

#VisionHealth #DryEye #DryEyes

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 22

Myopia is on the rise, especially in kids. New research explores why it’s happening and what we can do to protect vision early. #EyeHealth #MyopiaAwareness #Pediatrics Link: brnw.ch/21wUluL #ResearchNews #VisionResearch #VisionNews #PediatricHealth #VisionCare

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. Myopia is on the rise, especially in kids. New research explores why it’s happening and what we can do to protect vision early. #EyeHealth #MyopiaAwareness #Pediatrics
Link: brnw.ch/21wUluL
#ResearchNews #VisionResearch #VisionNews #PediatricHealth #VisionCare

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 21

Going out? #Shades on! 😎 #Sundamage to the eyes is caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays. Wearing the right hat and sunglasses helps to shield you and protect your long-term vision health. To learn more about UV rays and protection from the sun, visit brnw.ch/21wUjvq

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. Going out? #Shades on! 😎
#Sundamage to the eyes is caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays. Wearing the right hat and sunglasses helps to shield you and protect your long-term vision health.
To learn more about UV rays and protection from the sun, visit brnw.ch/21wUjvq

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 18

Your eyes could help detect early signs of Alzheimer’s. Researchers are using OCT-A imaging to study eye vessel changes linked to brain health. Fascinating progress! brnw.ch/21wUfyN #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #EyeHealth #OCTA #ResearchNews #VisionResearch #VisionNews

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. Your eyes could help detect early signs of Alzheimer’s. Researchers are using OCT-A imaging to study eye vessel changes linked to brain health. Fascinating progress!

brnw.ch/21wUfyN

#Alzheimers #BrainHealth #EyeHealth #OCTA #ResearchNews
#VisionResearch #VisionNews

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 18

The votes are in… Muhammad Fawwaz and Maxwell Grace are the WINNERS 🏆 of “Science in the Future” bracket of the #EyeOnTheFuture Teen #VideoContest! 🎥 Learn about the AI Eye and AI Cane – two tools they invented to assist people with low vision: youtu.be/oJCc4t-1RFw

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 17

You don’t want to miss this short podcast about eye health and overall wellness as you age featuring Dr. Chantal Cousineau-Krieger from NIH/NEI. This episode is truly a must listen: brnw.ch/21wUdx8 #EyeCareTips #ProtectYourEyes #Podcast #HealthyEyes #EyeHealth

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. You don’t want to miss this short podcast about eye health and overall wellness as you age featuring Dr. Chantal Cousineau-Krieger from NIH/NEI.

This episode is truly a must listen:

brnw.ch/21wUdx8

#EyeCareTips #ProtectYourEyes #Podcast #HealthyEyes #EyeHealth

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 16

#DYK Congress founded the National Eye Institute (NEI) in 1968? Since then, NIH/NEI has accomplished a lot to protect the eye health of all Americans. Check out this timeline NIH/NEI vision science history to learn more: brnw.ch/21wUckU #History #EyeHealth

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. #DYK Congress founded the National Eye Institute (NEI) in 1968? Since then, NIH/NEI has accomplished a lot to protect the eye health of all Americans.

Check out this timeline NIH/NEI vision science history to learn more: brnw.ch/21wUckU

#History #EyeHealth

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 16

July’s image of the month features branching blood vessels that surround the central part of a retina. For ease of viewing, the blood vessels have been lit up green by fluorescein angiography combined with adaptive optics. brnw.ch/21wUbT7 #ImageOfTheMonth

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. July’s image of the month features branching blood vessels that surround the central part of a retina. For ease of viewing, the blood vessels have been lit up green by fluorescein angiography combined with adaptive optics.

brnw.ch/21wUbT7

#ImageOfTheMonth

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 14

Science + creativity = innovation! 🧪✨ Just ask Akshara Srinivas, WINNER of the Science in Action category of the #EyeOnTheFuture Teen Video Contest! Akshara had an idea. Could a hammerhead shark inspire a better wind turbine? 🦈 Check it out: youtu.be/cnXUznu-vzs

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 14

Dry, itchy, tired eyes? You’re not alone. July is #DryEyeAwarenessMonth, a reminder to protect your vision, know the signs, and talk to your eye doctor. Relief is possible. Learn more with this resource from @PBA_Savingsight brnw.ch/21wU8by #HealthyVision

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. Dry, itchy, tired eyes? You’re not alone. July is #DryEyeAwarenessMonth, a reminder to protect your vision, know the signs, and talk to your eye doctor. Relief is possible.

Learn more with this resource from @PBA_Savingsight
brnw.ch/21wU8by

#HealthyVision

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 10

What makes this peaceful scene so relaxing? New research shows viewing calm landscapes triggers rapid horizontal eye movements linked to reduced stress. A fascinating look at how our visual system supports emotional wellness: brnw.ch/21wU3sg #ResearchNews #VisionNews

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. What makes this peaceful scene so relaxing? New research shows viewing calm landscapes triggers rapid horizontal eye movements linked to reduced stress. A fascinating look at how our visual system supports emotional wellness:

brnw.ch/21wU3sg

#ResearchNews #VisionNews

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 10

A #NIHfunded study suggests Botox may ease neuropathic eye pain and improve quality of life. Some also reported less light and wind sensitivity. Promising early results for a tough-to-treat condition. @BascomPalmerEye brnw.ch/21wU2pW #ResearchNews #VisionNews

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. A #NIHfunded study suggests Botox may ease neuropathic eye pain and improve quality of life. Some also reported less light and wind sensitivity. Promising early results for a tough-to-treat condition.
@BascomPalmerEye

brnw.ch/21wU2pW

#ResearchNews #VisionNews

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 9

A new DNA-based “epigenetic clock” may help predict how well you’ll age (think mobility, vision, and independence). A simple blood test could offer powerful insights into future health. brnw.ch/21wU19g #AgingWell #HealthyAging #ResearchNews #VisionResearch #VisionNews

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. A new DNA-based “epigenetic clock” may help predict how well you’ll age (think mobility, vision, and independence). A simple blood test could offer powerful insights into future health.

brnw.ch/21wU19g

#AgingWell #HealthyAging #ResearchNews #VisionResearch #VisionNews

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 9

A #glaucoma diagnosis can be overwhelming, leaving you to wonder what happens next. Our friends at the Glaucoma Foundation (@TGF_Glaucoma) offer resources that can help the newly diagnosed navigate the situation with confidence: brnw.ch/21wU0MJ #EyeHealth #Vision

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. A #glaucoma diagnosis can be overwhelming, leaving you to wonder what happens next. Our friends at the Glaucoma Foundation (@TGF_Glaucoma) offer resources that can help the newly diagnosed navigate the situation with confidence: brnw.ch/21wU0MJ

#EyeHealth #Vision

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 8

Can your diet help protect your vision even if you’re already taking eye supplements? New #NIHfunded research says yes. A healthy diet may offer added protection from AMD-related vision loss. brnw.ch/21wTZJ9 #HealthyAging #ResearchNews #VisionResearch #VisionNews

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. Can your diet help protect your vision even if you’re already taking eye supplements?

New #NIHfunded research says yes. A healthy diet may offer added protection from AMD-related vision loss.

brnw.ch/21wTZJ9

#HealthyAging #ResearchNews #VisionResearch #VisionNews

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NEI@NatEyeInstitute · Jul 8

Too much sun can harm your eyes and not just your skin. July is #UVEyeSafetyMonth! Wear 100% UV-blocking shades + wide-brimmed hats to protect your vision long term. brnw.ch/21wTZGV #UVEyeSafetyMonth #HealthyVision #EyeCareTips #SunSmart #ProtectYourEyes

NatEyeInstitute's tweet image. Too much sun can harm your eyes and not just your skin. July is #UVEyeSafetyMonth!

Wear 100% UV-blocking shades + wide-brimmed hats to protect your vision long term.

brnw.ch/21wTZGV

#UVEyeSafetyMonth #HealthyVision #EyeCareTips #SunSmart #ProtectYourEyes

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