“RP” – More Than Just A Single Disease

There are more than 100 forms of hereditary retinal degenerative diseases. An early and correct diagnosis is a “ticket for life” and can be very important both for medical care as well as for quality of life and life choices.
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EuroVisionNet Project successful implemented

From March 1st, 2008 until February 29th, 2012 the European FP7 funded ‘EuroVisionNet’ project opened a first opportunity to better integrate the European Vision Research and Ophthalmology community. Further steps may be necessary to give this specific field a visibility it deserves according to the societal challenges in the near future.
» EuroVisionNet Project successful implemented

4th Picture Competition in Vision Research and Ophthalmology

Send us your best photo to illustrate the fascination of clinical and basic research in ophthalmology and win attractive prizes, supported by Heidelberg Engineering
» 4th Picture Competition in Vision Research and Ophthalmology

The InBev-Baillet Latour Prize for Clinical Research 2012

The Inbev-Baillet Latour Fund awards the prize for Clinical Research 2012 to Professor Elfride De Baere
» The InBev-Baillet Latour Prize for Clinical Research 2012

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Breakthrough in IOP regulation in fight against Glaucoma

May 17, 2012

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Open source publishing helping to realise Digital Agenda aims

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Visionary of the Quarter

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Prof. David Hicks

This spring we want to introduce Prof. David Hicks and the major topics of his research work

Point in Focus

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2012 European Vision Award

The European Vision Institute invites nominations for the 2012 European Vision Award, a prestigious annual award honoring scientists who has made extraordinary contribution to the field of Vision Research.

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Research & Politics

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Vital Lessons of Researchers in Vision and Ophthalmology

If you only had a single statement to pass on to others summarizing the most vital lesson to be drawn from your work, what would it be?

Read the statements of some of the most recognized members of the community of Vision Research and Ophthalmology

Young Researcher in Focus

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Kinga Bujakowska

Read more about Kinga Bujakowska and her work in the field of vision research.