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Three ARVO Achievement Awards 2014 go to the EU
The ARVO Achievement Awards honor individuals for their exceptional contributions to ophthalmology and visual science.
» Three ARVO Achievement Awards 2014 go to the EU
Research To See
A cinematic portrait of the Institute for Ophthalmic Research in Tuebingen, Germany
» Research To See
Thoughts on Gene Therapy for Retinal Diseases
Dr. Robert McLaren Oxford trial that improved vision in choroideremia raises hopes that gene therapy may be applied to common causes of blindness
» Thoughts on Gene Therapy for Retinal Diseases
Stem cell replacement for frequent age-related blindness
Human RPE stem cells grown into Polarized RPE Monolayers on a Polyester Matrix are Maintained after grafting into Rabbit Subretinal Space
» Stem cell replacement for frequent age-related blindness
Current News
Enabling the blind to 'see' colors and shapes with EyeMusic Sensory Substitution Device
February 27, 2014
Using auditory or tactile stimulation, Sensory Substitution Devices (SSDs) provide representations... [more]
Crystallography turns 100
February 26, 2014
Since modern crystallography dawned with X-ray diffraction experiments on crystals by Max von Laue... [more]
Stem cells cultivated without using human or animal cells
February 25, 2014
Previously, stem cells have been cultivated using animal proteins or by growing them from other... [more]
Council and Parliament reach agreement on new Clinical Trials Regulation
February 24, 2014
The European Parliament is set to adopt the compromise document of the Clinical Trials Regulation... [more]
FDA approves Hetlioz:
February 22, 2014
First treatment for non-24 hour sleep-wake disorder in blind individuals [more]
COST invites proposals for research networks
February 21, 2014
Stimulating new, innovative, interdisciplinary and broad research networks, COST invites action... [more]
Upcoming Events
XVII Congressso AICCER
13.03.2014 - 15.03.2014
The 5th World Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology (COPHy)
20.03.2014 - 23.03.2014
5th Annual Snowmass Ophthalmology Conference
24.03.2014 - 28.03.2014
Symposium ‘Novel Therapies for Inherited Retinal Dystrophies’
25.03.2014
The 11th International Conference on Low Vision
31.03.2014 - 03.04.2014
WOC2014 - World Ophthalmology Congress 2014
02.04.2014 - 06.04.2014
ARVO Annual Meeting 2014
04.05.2014 - 08.05.2014
Visual Systems Development - Building and Maintaining Eyes
24.05.2014 - 25.05.2014
Visual System Development - Lessons Across the Phyla
25.05.2014 - 30.05.2014
ISOPT Clinical 2014 - ISOPT Clinical 2014 - 11th International Symposium on Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
19.06.2014 - 22.06.2014
Vision Research in Europe
Visionary of the Quarter
- Prof. Thomas Langmann
This winter we want to introduce Prof. Thomas Langmann and the major topics of his research work
Point in Focus
Two Awards – One Message: Promoting Excellence in Ophthalmology
The laureates of the European Vision Award and the Carl Zeiss European Young Investigator Award were honoured at the EVER meeting in Nice, France.
Read more about the Award Sessions
Research & Politics
White Book: A Vision for Horizon 2020
"A European Strategic Roadmap for Vision Research and Ophthalmology published" - This White Book aims at convincing the major stakeholders in Europe that Vision Research and Ophthalmology is a discipline not only at the forefront of research but also at the forefront of translation of its scientific results into clinical practice.
Young Researcher in Focus
- Deniz Dalkara
Read more about Deniz Dalkara and her work in the field of vision research.
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