Glimpses of a national effort to cure blindness
This report provides a concise look at the National Eye Institute’s activities for fiscal year 1975. It covers intramural work, extramural and collaborative programs, and the evolving research strategy that supports both basic science and clinical studies.
Two short sections frame the year: how the institute built its research base and how it used clinical trials and epidemiology to guide new directions. It highlights progress, program planning, and the ongoing push to attack leading causes of blindness like glaucoma, cataract, and macular degeneration through a balanced mix of laboratory and clinical work.
- Learn how the NEI organized its intramural and extramural research to advance vision science.
- See how clinical trials and epidemiology shaped program priorities and safety safeguards.
- Discover examples of funded projects, including imaging, animal models, and diagnostic techniques.
- Understand the role of coordination with other NIH institutes and public health partners.
Ideal for readers seeking a concise snapshot of 1970s vision research priorities, program structure, and the people driving NEI's early efforts toward reducing blindness.