Vision Research in Europe

ETN to diagnose, understand and treat Stargardt Disease

European Training Network to diagnose, understand and treat Stargardt Disease, a frequent inherited blinding disorder
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Commission launches European Open Science Cloud

Following a major effort by the European Commission, the Member States and the scientific community, the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) was launched to provide a safe environment for researchers to store, analyse and re-use data for research, innovation and educational purposes.
» Commission launches European Open Science Cloud

Evaluation of the EU Orphan Regulation

EU Orphan Regulation - Survey for academic researchers and experts
» Evaluation of the EU Orphan Regulation

Calcified nodules increase the risk for progression to advanced AMD

New research show that calcified nodules in the eye increase the risk for progression to advanced AMD more than six times.
» Calcified nodules increase the risk for progression to advanced AMD

Open Science Training Courses

The FOSTER taxonomy defines Open Science as the movement to make scientific research, data and dissemination accessible to all levels of an inquiring society.
» Open Science Training Courses

Launch of Retina International IRD Educational Toolkit


» Launch of Retina International IRD Educational Toolkit

Visionary of the Quarter

Young Researcher in Focus

Read more about Helen May-Simera and her work in the field of vision research.

Latest News

Dynamin-binding protein linked to congenital cataracts

Cataracts, a condition in which the eyes' natural... Read more

AAO Announces $4 Million Gift to Aid Construction of a Public Museum Dedicated to Vision and Eye Health

The American Academy of Ophthalmology today... Read more

The best supervisor

I was lucky to have a PhD supervisor whose... Read more

Evidence Mounts That an Eye Scan May Detect Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Results from two studies show that a new,... Read more

Do authors comply when funders enforce open access to research?

The first large-scale analysis of compliance with... Read more

Mydriatic, Cycloplegic, Diagnostic, Anesthetic Products Now Available from Alcon

Global eye care company Alcon has announced an... Read more

AAO Announces $2 million gift to Advance Childhood Eye Disease Research

The American Academy of Ophthalmology today... Read more

Diabetes Medication May Protect Against a Common Cause of Blindness

Researchers from Taiwan have shown that people... Read more

First analysis of ‘pre-registered’ studies shows sharp rise in null findings

Logging hypotheses and protocols before performing... Read more

Widespread errors in 'proofreading' cause inherited blindness

Mistakes in "proofreading" the genetic code of... Read more